Hancocks

A vintage 18ct yellow gold bracelet by Fred Paris, circa 1980. The bracelet is a classic curb link, each of uniform size, all in 18ct yellow gold and interspersed with links with a b...

An old cut diamond bracelet by Hancocks. The articulated line bracelet is designed as a line of old European cut diamonds, each individually set in the Georgian Revival style cut-dow...

Vintage 18ct yellow gold long sautoir necklace by Andrew Grima, 1975. This necklace can be connected as one single length or can be seperated into four separate chains of varying len...

A stunning Victorian diamond sunburst brooch c.1880s, centred with an old cut diamond in cut down collect from which radiates twenty four curve...

An interesting and unusual antique child’s teething rattle c.1800 formed of a piece of carved and polished rich orange coral (Corallium rubrum) mounted into a two-tone yellow gold rattle with mouth-piece formed of a whistle, the collar hung with six coral beads and round two gold bells and decorated with patterned bands. Accompanied by the original red leather case lined with cream silk. Period Circa 1800 Origin Probably English Gemstones 1 x piece of carved coral 6 x coral beads Setting 2 colour yellow gold (unmarked) Weight 48 grams Dimensions 12cm / 4.7" long x 3cm / 1.18" at widest point Condition Very good Provenance Previously belonging to the late 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma, Patricia Knatchbull née Mountbatten. Accompanied by a handwritten note on pale blue writing paper with printed address for 7 Upper Belgrave Street S.W.1. surmounted by a coronet. The note reads: "Original Red Leather Case for gold and coral rattle...

An Edwardian pearl & diamond garland necklace by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, circa 1910. The diamond and platinum pendant necklace designed as delicate ribbon, bow and gar...

A vintage diamond and platinum 'Natte' (braid) bracelet , by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1960. The highly flexible bracelet is designed as two entwined 'ribbons' with 50cts of round br...

A striking and bold 18ct white gold and diamond cocktail ring by Cartier c.2000s, of large circular form, the gently domed head fully pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct white gold to tapering shoulders and a plain band...

An old cut three stone diamond and 18ct yellow gold ring by Hancocks. The handcrafted ring has a 3.00ct old European cut diamond in the centre and is set between two more old Europea...

A vintage onyx, carnelian and 18ct yellow gold necklace by Cartier, designed by Aldo Cipullo, circa 1970. The necklace is designed as five u...

A late Victorian old cut diamond and gold bangle, c.1890. The bangle is designed as a single row of old mine cushion cut diamonds with small old cut diamonds set in between, all in a...

A Victorian old cut diamond 'Starburst' pendant with detachable brooch fitting, circa 1880. The pendant is set with an estimated total of 11.15ct old cut diamonds, old mine cushion c...

A pair of ruby and yellow gold double sided baton cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels, c.1970. The batons are designed as fluted cylindrical batons in 18ct yellow gold, each terminal of ...

An 18ct white gold torque style necklace by Hermes c.1990s, the round, solid torque necklace formed of threads of white gold woven into a cross hatched design creating a diamond shap...

A French vintage 18ct yellow gold link bracelet, circa 1960. The bracelet is designed as a row of uniform 18ct yellow gold oval links wi...

A natural pearl necklace with a sapphire & diamond clasp, c.1925. The necklace is a single row of cream natural saltwater pearls which graduate in size, tapering towards the back and...

An antique two strand necklace of precious opals, circa 1910. The necklace has 132 natural opal beads that graduate in size, strung between faceted rock crystal rondelles and fastene...

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 '...

An old cut type IIA diamond and platinum ring by Hancocks. The ring is set with a 2.12ct D IF old cut moval diamond claw set in platinum to a scalloped gallery and set between pear s...

A yellow gold and diamond curb link necklace by Bulgari, 1990s. The necklace is of a curb link design with links of alternating size, the smaller links are set with round brilliant c...

A vintage long gold chain by Cartier Paris, circa 1970. The Santos-Dumont chain is made up of uniform elongated rectangular links in 18ct yello...

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...

An 18ct yellow gold and diamond knot ring by Boucheron c.1970. The ring is designed as a twisted rope double knot with the central section s...

A double sapphire and platinum 'Doppio' ring by Bulgari circa 1980. The natural fancy pink and blue sapphires, both oval cut, estimated at approximately 1.62ct and 1.61ct both unheat...

An antique old cut diamond heart brooch, circa 1820. The Georgian brooch is designed as an open heart shape, set with twenty-two old European cut diamonds all mounted in silver and gold with a single pin fitting to the reverse. Period Georgian circa 1820 Origin English Gemstones 22 x Old mine cut diamonds estimated 7.50cts Setting Silver and gold Weight 13.4 grams Dimensions Length: 3.4cm/1.3" Width (at widest point): 3.4cm/1.3" Condition Very good Directors Notes Tokens of love and sentiment feature prominently in jewellery dating back to the medieval period, but it was during the 19th century that the heart motif became highly prominent. The Victorian’s were hugely fond of heart shaped jewels...

A pair of old cut diamond drop earrings by Hancocks. These earrings are designed as a single long line of old European cut diamonds, each in platinum claw set mount with articulation...

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...

An old cut diamond and platinum ring by Hancocks. The ring is set to the centre with an old mine cushion cut diamond weighing 1.65cts and accented with pear shape diamonds either sid...

A striking yellow and white diamond bombe dress ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1980s, the ring with a high domed profile and shaped wrap-over twist design, formed of a band of pavé set...

A beautiful ruby and emerald ring by Hancocks, centred with a vibrant cushion cut unheated Burmese ruby weighing 1.58cts in a rub over setting between elegantly tapering shoulders ch...

An aquamarine cocktail ring by Hancocks, centred with a beautiful emerald-cut aquamarine weighing 14.17cts corner-claw set in platinum, the scooped gallery embellished with round brilliant diamonds and each shoulder set with a tapered baguette ruby in bezel setting surrounded by a frame of round brilliant diamonds set flush to the tapering platinum band. The combination of cool blue aquamarine with rich red ruby is striking and unusual and is perfectly complimented by the bright sparkle of round brilliant diamonds, a show stopper of a ring. Maker Hancocks London...

A pretty three-stone diamond and platinum ring by Hancocks set with three rose cut diamonds weighing a combined total of 1.21cts, all rubover set in platinum with millegrain edges to...

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...

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...

A magnificent pair of Georgian diamond drop earrings c.1800, each earring set to the top with an old European brilliant cut diamond in a...

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 ...

A beautiful platinum and multi-gem set giardinetto pendant c.1910, the pendant designed as a long tapering openwork basket with rope twist handle finely crafted in platinum and set t...

An 18ct white gold and diamond dress ring by Cartier, c.2000s, the wide band ring of undulating wave form pavé set throughout the front with round brilliant cut diamonds estimated to...

A beautiful gold and diamond long sautoir necklace by Bulgari c.1990s, the 32” necklace formed of fifty three uniform chunky round discs in 18ct yellow gol...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

A beautiful geometric sapphire and diamond halo ring by Hancocks, centred with an octagonal step cut unheated sapphire weighing 1.59ct in a platinum...

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...

A wonderful late Victorian demantoid and diamond frog brooch/ pendant, circa 1890, the frog formed in silver on gold with gold feet and pavé set throughout with bright and lively old...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A classic emerald-cut diamond solitaire ring by Hancocks, set with a beautiful vintage emerald-cut diamond weighing 1.52cts and of D colour and IF clarity, corner claw set within a s...

Description A beautiful emerald and diamond ring by Hancocks, centred on a lovely rich and deeply saturated emerald-cut emerald of Colombian ...

A stunning three-stone sapphire ring by Hancocks, set to the centre with a cushion shaped sapphire weighing 4.34cts between two further cushion shaped sapphires weighing 2.32cts comb...

Description An elegant step cut diamond ring by Hancocks, set to the centre with a beautiful vintage Carré cut diamond weighing 2.01cts and of D colour and VVS1 clarity in double corner claws to a simple double bar gallery between shoulders set with three bullet cut diamonds each side forming a stylised honeycomb pattern, all in a finely hand crafted platinum mount with knife edge band. This is a classic ring given a modern twist with the honeycomb shoulders...

15 Old European cut diamonds with a combined weigh of 4.90 Carats ( this model can be ordered using smaller or larger diamonds) 18ct rose gold with maker's mark and London assay mar...

A stunning carré-cut diamond ring by Hancocks, centred with a vintage cut carré diamond weighing 4.09cts and of F colour and VS1 clarity corner claw set in platinum between shoulders...

A beautiful emerald and diamond ring by Hancocks, centred on a lovely rich and deeply saturated emerald-cut emerald of Colombian origin weighing 0.68cts rub over set in yellow gold b...