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.
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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
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
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 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
Yellow Gold Coral Necklace, 14k Graduated Knotted Strand
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Genuine Coral Bead Diameter Range: 6mm - 11mm Clasp's Stone Size: 12.1mm x 9.6mm Measurements: Length: 19" Center...
Coral, Yellow Gold
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L 18.5 in
Floral Themed 13.85ct Blue Topaz & Quartz Sterling Silver Chain Necklace
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This wonderful piece is a neo- vintage and has never been worn. This beautiful piece is crafted in Thailand using sterling silver metal. The piece is adorned with 16 gorgeous natural...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Georgian Long Chain 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Made around the end of the Georgian period in 1830, this long chain necklace is formed of 18K gold. Of endless form, it is composed of oval polished links edged by ribbed trace link ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18Ct Green Tourmaline & 2.5Ct Diamond Necklace 14 KY Gold & Triple Pearl Layers
Located in New York, NY
Huge 18 Carat Green Tourmaline & 2.5 Carat Diamond Pendant / Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold and three layers of natural pearls, Estate This spectacular Pendant Necklace consisting of a single Oval Shape Green Tourmaline 18 Carat. The Green Tourmaline is surrounded by approximately 2.5 Carats of brilliant cut round diamonds in the pendant and clasp very clean Stone no inclusion Cushion shape , full of luster and shine . Very High quality. There are three rows of luxuries pearls...
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
GIA Certified Natural Salmon Coral Yellow Gold Beaded Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated GIA certified salmon coral multi-strand graduated necklace. 14k yellow gold catch. Freshly strung. 22-24 inches. 51 red mottled pinkish orange coral beads...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21.60 ct Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum necklace. The necklace is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 21.60ct. The color of these diamonds is E-F with VS clarity. The ...
Diamond, Platinum
Giant Estate Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal handcrafted necklace, with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises in a large size. This necklace features genuine high grade genuine turquoises from the sleeping ...
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 34.85 Carat Total Weight Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Tennis Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 34.85 Carat Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Tennis Chain Necklace. Very elegant and bold presentable featuring approx 4.10 carat in t...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Vintage Coral Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signed Sforza
Located in Southport, CT
What a wonderful vintage find! This necklace features forty-three Sardinian Salmon Colored Coral cut into faceted barrel shape beads ranging from 6.30 - 11.50 mm in size. The clasp...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Natural Red Coral Bead Black Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This long magnificent David Webb necklace features 47 natural red coral beads measuring 8.2mm to 14.5mm in diameter, spaced by black enamel 18k gold rondels and completed by a quater...
Coral, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Genuine Arizona Turquoise and Sapphire Bead Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Embrace yourself with blue sparkling gemstones that create a seabreeze around your neck. The facetted shapes of the stones enhance this necklace’s beauty, with precious stones featur...
Turquoise, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Necklace with turquoise beads and 18k gold 92.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold clasp with turquoise beads necklace with gold spacers - 40 cm Detailed description The necklace consists of 6 rows of turquoise beads, each with gold spacers. Three by th...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
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Dm 5.04 in L 15.75 in
Hancocks Victorian Gold Old-Cut Diamond Pearl and Banded Agate Festoon Necklace
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A wonderful diamond, pearl and agate necklace by Hancocks c.1865 designed as an extravagant festoon of swags, drops and star like motifs, the gold snake-link chain set to the front w...
Agate, 18k Gold
Beautiful Victorian Latin Style Cross Pendant, circa 1860s
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian Latin style cross pendant c.1860s set with eleven finely matched round faceted amethysts of deep richly hued purple colour all set in silver backed with yellow ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique Fringe Necklace with 50 Carat of Old Mine Cut Diamonds, Hancocks
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A stunning Victorian old cut diamond fringe necklace c.1890s, formed of a fine gold chain set with thirty old European cut diamonds in cut down collet settings, between these is susp...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Necklace by Hancocks, circa 1870
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Victorian gold and gem-set snake necklace, c.1870, the head of the stylised snake finely engraved with a delicate foliate pattern and set with ruby eyes and a line of emeralds from its forehead tapering down the back of its neck between curved bands of old cut diamonds, the snakes mouth is open to reveal a set of pointed teeth and it holds a heart shaped charm in its mouth that is decorated with emeralds, diamonds and foliate engraving and with a finial termination, the body of the snake formed of a graduated gold snake chain, the tail of which forms the clasp and is held in the snakes mouth. The snake was a very popular jewellery motif in the mid-19th century after Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria with a snake engagement ring...
Yellow Gold
Hancocks Victorian Old Mine Diamond Natural Pearl & Banded Agate Necklace c.1865
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A wonderful diamond, pearl and agate necklace by Hancocks c.1865 designed as an extravagant festoon of swags, drops and star like motifs, the gold snake-link chain set to the front w...
Agate, 18k Gold
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W 5.71 in L 8.67 in
Striking Geometric Cabochon Amethyst Tourmaline and Garnet Necklace by Hancocks
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A striking geometric multi hued Crescendo Magenta necklace by Amy Burton for Hancocks, the necklace of unusual square shaped outline with tapering front section set throughout with sugar loaf cabochons of amethyst, tourmaline and garnet carefully graduated in colour from deep purple through lilac and pale pink to rich raspberry, the central bib of stepped geometric design with openwork detail creating a striking focal point to this stylish piece. 56 amethyst sugar loaf...
Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hancocks Lozenge Shaped Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
0.70ct M SI1 lozenge step cut diamond with GIA certificate 18ct yellow gold Pendant 1.4cm including bale, chain 40cm long 3.48 grams A beautiful lozenge shaped diamond pendant by Hancocks, the geometric shaped stone weighing 0.70ct and of M colour and SI1 clarity rub over set in 18ct yellow gold resulting in a delicate pale yellow hue, with millegrain detailing and V-shaped bale, suspended from a fine Venetian box gold chain.
Diamond, Yellow Gold