London jeweler Hancocks is renowned all over the world for its exemplary jewels. Founded in 1849, Hancocks has grown from being one of the most prominent jewelers of the 19th century to a prestigious family-run firm that is home to engagement rings, signet rings, three-stone rings and other adornments of choice for all kinds of jewelry lovers.
Hancocks was founded by Charles Frederick Hancock in the heart of London’s Mayfair district. Then known as Charles Hancock and Company, the firm earned a reputation for excellence in providing the finest quality jewelry, silver and gemstones, and quickly drew the attention of Britain’s upper class. Queen Victoria issued them a Royal Warrant in their first year of business — the first of four. Today, antique Victorian jewelry — including the exquisite Hancocks accessories of the era — is very coveted and highly collectible.
Ever since, Hancocks has had an impressive array of aristocratic clients and sold a large number of illustrious gems and jewels. Among the items that passed through Hancocks were the Hope Diamond, an Egyptian Revival gold and gem-set necklace gifted by Edward VII (then Prince of Wales) to his mistress, and Princess Margaret’s Cartier diamond rose brooch, which she wore to the 1953 coronation of her sister, Queen Elizabeth II, one of the most photographed women in history.
In 1851, Hancocks showed at their first major exhibition, The Great Exhibition, held in London’s Crystal Palace. Then in 1856, Queen Victoria commissioned the firm to design the Victoria Cross medal — the highest honor bestowed for gallantry in British military service. Hancocks exhibited several other important design fairs in the subsequent years, including the International Exhibition in 1862, the French Exposition Universelle in 1867 and the Vienna World’s Fair in 1873.
Charles Hancock retired from the business in the early 1870s and passed it to his two sons and company partners, Henri Dore and Horatio Stewart. From then on, the firm was known as Hancocks and Company. In later years, the name would change again to Hancocks.
Since being acquired by the Burton family in 1992, Hancocks continues its tradition of excellence from its store in London’s famed Burlington Arcade.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of antique and vintage Hancocks rings, earrings and necklaces.
Historic Necklace Yellow Gold Natural Coral Drops by Hancocks 1920s
By Hancocks
Located in Berlin, DE
A Masterpiece of Jewelry Art by Hancocks, London! The deep orange-red natural coral drops are each set in yellow intricately decorated gold caps mounted on golden balls which are con...
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hancocks and Co Red Leather Watch and Bracelet Box, Circa 1950s to 1970s
By Hancocks
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Hancocks and Co box in long rectangular form, with a red leather exterior, gold trim and a black velvet lined interior. Suitable for a wristwatch or a slender bracelet. Ha...
Other
Hancocks 7.06ct Three Stone Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Contemporary
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A stunning old-cut diamond and platinum three stone ring by Hancocks, set to the centre with an old mine brilliant cut diamond weighing 5.02cts and of G colour and VVS2 clarity between two further old mine brilliants of 1.03cts F colour and VS2 clarity and 1.01cts and G colour and SI1 clarity, all double-claw set in a finely handmade platinum ring with scalloped gallery and a plain D-shape band. Maker Hancocks Period Contemporary Origin London Gemstones 5.02ct G VVS2 old mine brilliant cut diamond with GIA...
White Diamond, Platinum
Hancocks 3.73ct G VVS2 Old-Cut Pear Shaped Diamond Ring with Engraved Gold Band
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A stunning pear shape diamond solitaire ring by Hancocks, set with a wonderfully bright and lively old-cut pear-shaped diamond weighing 3.73ct and of G colour and VVS2 clarity, in a ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Hancocks 4.23ct Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum Contemporary
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful old cut diamond ring by Hancocks set with a bright and lively old European brilliant cut diamond weighing 4.23cts and of G colour and VS2 clarity claw set in platinum between elegantly tapering shoulders channel set with calibre cut diamonds...
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Hancocks and Co Earring Presentation Box, Circa 1980s to 1990s
By Hancocks
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Hancocks and Co earring presentation box from the 1980s to 1990s. Compact red leather cushion-form square with gilt tooled border, satin lined lid with the original Hancock...
Other
Vintage Hancocks and Co Dress Set Presentation Box
By Hancocks
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Hancocks and Co dress set presentation box, fitted for cufflinks and studs. With original retailer marks from this respected London jewellery house. A handsome maker box, ...
1.45ct Old Asscher Cut Fancy Colour Diamond Set Ring In 18ct Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: 1.45ct Old Asscher Cut Fancy Colour Diamond Set Ring In 18ct Gold Description: A old cut cognac coloured diamond and 18ct rose gold set ring by Hancocks. The...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Hancocks 6.85ct Georgian Revival Diamond Necklace
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: 6.85ct Georgian Revival Diamond Necklace Description: A Georgian Revival old cut diamond necklace by Hancocks. The articulated necklace is designed as a line...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
4.63ct Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring with Pear Shape Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A stunning old cut diamond ring by Hancocks, set to the centre with a beautifully bright and lively old mine brilliant cut diamond weighing 4.63cts and of G colour and VVS2 clarity i...
White Diamond
Hancocks 1.56ct Antique Russian Emerald Set in a Contemporary 22ct Gold Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A striking emerald and yellow gold ring by Hancocks, centred with an old rectangular step cut Russian emerald weighing 1.56ct and with no oil treatment, bezel set within a finely hand crafted 22ct yellow gold mount with knife edge band and softly brushed satin finish. Maker Hancocks Period Contemporary Origin London Gemstones 1.56ct rectangular step cut old Russian emerald with no clarity enhancement, with GIA certificate Setting 22ct yellow gold with maker's mark and London assay marks Weight 7 grams Dimensions UK finger size S, UK size 9 (Can be made any size) Head 9mm x 7mm Condition New Directors Notes Emeralds were first discovered in the Ural Mountains in the early part of the 19th Century in an area about 100km northeast of Ekaterinburg. The story goes that in 1830 a local man noticed some green crystals around the roots of a fallen tree near the Takovaya river. It didn’t take long to establish what they were and organised mining began within just a few months. However, the world didn’t see any of the emeralds that were excavated over the coming decades as they were regarded as property of the Russian crown...
Emerald, 22k Gold
Hancocks 2.56ct Fancy Intense Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond and French Cut Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful fancy intense yellow diamond and diamond ring by Hancocks, centred with an old cushion cut diamond weighing 2.56cts and of fancy intense yellow colour and I1 clarity claw...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Hancocks French Cut Diamond "North/South" Eternity Ring Engraved Rose Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A stunning French-cut diamond and rose gold eternity ring by Hancocks, the ring three quarter set with beautiful rectangular French cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.50cts and of G colour and VS clarity set vertically within a finely crafted and ornately hand engraved channel...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage Hancocks and Co Earring Box, Circa 1970s
By Hancocks
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Hancocks and Co fitted earring box of square form. Red leather exterior with a black velvet lined interior, designed for a pair of large drop earrings. Original maker boxe...
Other
Vintage Hancocks and Co Red Leather Bracelet Box, Beige Velvet Interior
By Hancocks
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Hancocks and Co bracelet presentation box in rectangular form. Red leather exterior with a beige velvet lined interior, sized for a fitted bracelet. A handsome period box ...
Other
Vintage Hancocks and Co Stick Pin and Brooch Box
By Hancocks
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Hancocks and Co box of rectangular form, intended for a stick pin, brooch or small pendant. With original retailer marks from this respected London house. A useful display...
Vintage Hancocks and Co Red Leather Necklace Box, Circa 1950s to 1980s
By Hancocks
Located in Braintree, GB
A large vintage Hancocks and Co necklace box. Red leather exterior with a black velvet lined interior. Long fitted presentation box, designed to hold a necklace flat. A handsome mak...
Other
Hancocks 2.12ct Fancy Intense Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: Hancocks 2.12ct Fancy Intense Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring Description: An old cut fancy yellow and white diamond ring by Hancocks. The handcrafted ring is set to the centre with an antique 2.12ct fancy intense yellow Asscher cut diamond, double claw set in yellow gold. To each side are two antique kite...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Hancocks French-Cut Diamond "East/West" Eternity Ring Finely Engraved Platinum
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A stunning French-cut diamond and platinum eternity ring by Hancocks, the ring three quarter set with beautiful rectangular French cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.92cts and of G c...
White Diamond, Platinum
Hancocks 2.35ct Teal Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: 2.35ct Teal Sapphire & Diamond Ring Description: A handcrafted natural teal sapphire and diamond ring by Hancocks. The ring is set to the centre with a 2.35c...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Hancocks 2.38ct Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Diamond Set Ring in 22ct Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: 2.38ct Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Diamond Set Ring in 22ct Gold Description: An old cut fancy colour diamond set ring in 22ct yellow gold by Hancocks. The han...
Yellow Diamond, 22k Gold
Hancocks Turquoise, Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Woven Bead Necklace
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: Turquoise, Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Woven Bead Necklace Description: A handwoven turquoise bead necklace by Hancocks. Five rows of round turquoise beads ha...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Hancocks 2.70ct Burma Ruby & Diamond ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: 2.70ct Burma Ruby & Diamond ring in 18ct Yellow Gold Description: A cabochon ruby and diamond ring, by Hancocks. The handcrafted ring is centred on a 2.70ct ...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Hancocks 2.49ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: 2.49ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring Description: 2.49ct I VS2 Old European cut diamond set in platinum single stone rubover setting with diamond set shoulde...
White Diamond, Platinum
Hancocks Coral, Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Woven Bead Necklace
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: Coral, Diamond & 18ct Yellow Gold Woven Bead Necklace Description: A handwoven coral bead necklace by Hancocks. Five rows of round coral beads have been intr...
Coral, 18k Gold
Hancocks French-Cut Diamond "East/West" Eternity Ring Finely Engraved Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful French-cut diamond and yellow gold eternity ring by Hancocks, the ring three quarter set with beautiful rectangular F...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Hancocks 1.42ct Fancy Deep Orangey-Yellow Diamond Ring with Diamond Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful old cut fancy coloured diamond and white diamond three stone ring by Hancocks, centred with a wonderful old mine brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.42cts and of Fancy Deep ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Hancocks 1.54ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring Set in Platinum Contemporary
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A stunning baguette-cut diamond ring by Hancocks, centred on an elegant, elongated emerald-cut diamond weighing 1.54cts and of F colour and SI1 clarity in a partial rub over setting between shoulders of two stepped baguette...
White Diamond, Platinum
Hancocks 1.59ct Octagonal Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring Contemporary
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful geometric sapphire and diamond halo ring by Hancocks, centred with an octagonal step cut unheated sapphire weighing 1.59ct in a platinum...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Hancocks French Cut Diamond and Emerald 'Donut' Eternity Ring in 18ct Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: French Cut Diamond and Emerald 'Donut' Eternity Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold Description: A handcrafted diamond and emerald yellow gold 'Donut' eternity ring by ...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Hancocks 2.41ct Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring Old European Diamond Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful old cut fancy coloured diamond and white diamond three stone ring by Hancocks, centred with a wonderful old European brilliant cut d...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Hancocks 2.80ct Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings Contemporary
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and classic pair of diamond cluster earrings by Hancocks, each set to the centre with a bright and lively old European brilliant cut diamond surrounded by six others, the diamonds weighing 2.80cts in total and all set in platinum claw settings...
White Diamond, Platinum
Hancocks 1.83ct Colombian Emerald Ring in 18ct Gold Baguette Diamond Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful emerald and diamond ring by Hancocks, centred on a lovely rich and deeply saturated emerald-cut Colombian emerald weighing 1.83cts rub over set in 18ct yellow gold betwee...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Hancocks Contemporary 1.28ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring With Halo Surround
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful brilliant cut diamond halo ring by Hancocks, the ring centred on a bright and lively round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.28cts and of G colour and VS2 clarity claw set...
Diamond, Platinum
Hancocks 2ct Three Stone Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A classic diamond and platinum three stone ring by Hancocks, set to the centre with an oval brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.94cts and of F colour and VS2 clarity between two further oval brilliants of 0.54cts F colour and VS1 clarity and 0.52cts and F colour and VVS1 clarity, all in a finely handmade platinum scoop gallery to a plain platinum D-shape band. Maker Hancocks Period Contemporary Origin London Gemstones 0.94ct F VS2 oval brilliant cut diamond with GIA...
White Diamond, Platinum
Hancocks 3.12 Carat Old European Brilliant Diamond Ring in Diamond Bombe Mount
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful old cut diamond bombe ring by Hancocks, centred with a bright and lively old European brilliant cut diamond weighing 3.12ct and of I colour and VVS2 clarity claw set with...
White Diamond, Platinum
Amy Burton Diamond and 18ct White Gold 'Covalent' Earrings Geometric Articulated
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of diamond-set Covalent drop earrings by Amy Burton, the earrings of striking three dimensional geometric design each composed of thirteen spheres set with a round brilliant-cut diamond and linked by finely articulated narrow bars...
Diamond, White Gold
Hancocks 2.02ct Aquamarine And Pavé-Set Diamond Ring Contemporary
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful geometric aquamarine and diamond ring by Hancocks, centred with an octagonal step-cut aquamarine weighing 2.02cts in rubover setting surrounded by a double row of single ...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
Hancocks Contemporary 2.94ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful diamond and fancy colour diamond three stone ring by Hancocks, set to the centre with an Asscher cut fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 2.94cts and of VVS2 clarity in an...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Hancocks Contemporary French Cut Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Ring in Platinum
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant French-cut diamond and sapphire eternity ring by Hancocks, set alternatively with one rectangular French cut diamond followed by two square French cut sapphir...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum