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.
Hancocks 2.76ct Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring Platinum
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful diamond half eternity ring set with old European brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of 2.80cts all rub over set in a finely crafted figure-of-eight style platinum mo...
Diamond, Platinum
Hancocks 2.62 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Finely Hand Engraved Platinum
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Classic diamond and platinum three stone ring by Hancocks, set to the centre with an old European brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.23cts and of I colour and SI1 clarity between two f...
Diamond, Platinum
Hancocks 1.09ct Burma Ruby and Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Set Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful platinum, ruby and diamond set ring by Hancocks, set flush to the centre with a lovely Burmese ruby weighing 1.09ct between two smaller old European brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Hancocks Fine 1.29carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Description A beautiful emerald and diamond ring by Hancocks, centred on a lovely rich and deeply saturated emerald-cut emerald of Colombian ...
Diamond, Emerald, 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 Colombian Emerald and 18ct Yellow Gold 'Disorient' Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A sugarloaf emerald and 18ct yellow gold ring by Hancocks. The ring has a central 8.59ct sugarloaf Colombian emerald set within a handcrafted asymmetric framework of 18ct yellow gold...
Emerald, 18k Gold
French-Cut Diamond "East/West" Eternity Ring 18ct Rose Gold Ornate Hand Engraved
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
French-cut diamond "East/West" set 3mm eternity ring in 18ct rose gold with ornate hand engraving Hancocks, Contemporary London Setting 18ct rose gold with maker's marks and London assay marks. Gemstones and Other Materials 15 rectangular French-cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.16ct An elegant French-cut diamond and rose gold eternity ring by Hancocks, the ring three quarter set with rectangular French-cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.16cts and of G colour and VS clarity set horizontally within a finely crafted and ornately hand engraved channel...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Hancocks Contemporary 22ct Gold Signet Ring Set With Antique Carnelian Intaglio
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A gold and carnelian signet ring by Hancocks, the classic oval shaped signet ring handmade in 22ct yellow gold and set with an antique oval carnelian intaglio circa 1840 engraved wit...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Hancocks Full Diamond Eternity Ring 4.90cts Old European Cut Diamonds in Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A stunning diamond full eternity ring set with fifteen old European cut diamonds weighing a total of 4.90cts, rub over set in a finely crafted 18ct yellow gold mount with millegrain ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hancocks 123.70ct Cushion Cut Amethyst 18ct Yellow Gold Disorient Bangle
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A stunning amethyst and gold statement bangle designed by Amy Burton for Hancocks, the bangle centred on a beautiful antique cushion-cut amethyst of rich purple hue weighing 123.70ct...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
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 0.92ct Vivid Red Burmese Spinel Ring with Diamond Surround Rose Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful red spinel and diamond ring by Hancocks, centred with a wonderfully rich vivid red hexagonal step-cut Burmese spinel weighing 0.92ct and certified unheated, in a geometric rub over rose gold setting surrounded by a separated frame of round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum, all to a finely crafted 18ct rose gold mount with scalloped gallery and rounded D-shape band. Maker Hancocks Period Contemporary Origin London Gemstones 0.92ct hexagonal Burmese unheated red spinel...
Spinel, Rose Gold, 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
Hexagonal Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold 'Honeycomb' Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A hexagonal diamond and 18ct yellow gold ring by Hancocks. The ring is designed with a central 0.73ct hexagonal step cut diamond bezel set with bevelled edges. Eight more hexagonal '...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Hancocks Contemporary 0.54ct Old European Cut Diamond And 22ct Gold Band Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
An old cut diamond and yellow gold band set ring by Hancocks. The ring is set in the centre with an old European cut diamond weighing 0.54ct set flush i...
White Diamond, 22k Gold
Hancocks Contemporary 4.09ct Asscher Cut Burmese Spinel Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful spinel and diamond three stone ring by Hancocks, set to the centre with an Asscher cut Burmese red spinel weighing 4.09cts in an 18ct rose gold corner claw setting, between two Asscher cut diamonds weighing 0.91ct in total set in platinum, the shoulders set with diamonds to a square shaped band in 18ct rose gold, the band hand engraved with an ornate scroll work pattern and with millegrain detailing. Maker Hancocks Period Contemporary Origin London Gemstones 4.09ct Asscher cut Burmese unheated red spinel...
Spinel, Rose Gold, Platinum
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