Hancocks Bangles

Maker: John Rubel Summary: Retro Gemset 'Rouleau' Cuff Bracelet Description: A retro gemset 'Rouleau' 18ct yellow gold cuff bracelet, by John Rubel, circa 1945. This bracelet is desi...

A striking gold, iron and lacquer 'Damascene' cuff bangle designed by Angela Cummings and made by Tiffany & Co. c.1979, the solid cuff measuring 2cm wide with an opening at the back, formed of iron which has been applied with a rich brown lacquer and decorated with an overlayed geometric graphic design in 24ct gold. This bangle is part of Cummings ‘Damascene’ collection which she created for Tiffany during the late 1970s and early 1980s, the inspiration for which came from her study of the Japanese tradition of shakudo. The bangle exhibits the fine workmanship her pieces are renowned for coupled with a clean and contemporary aesthetic and easy wearability. The collection was limited to a few different designs and shapes and was featured in the iconic Tiffany Blue Book in both 1978 and 1979. Maker Tiffany & Co. designed by Angela Cummings Period Circa 1980 Origin America Setting 18ct yellow gold and iron signed T. & Co. and numbered Weight 26.6 grams Dimensions Inner circumference 17cm / 6.69" Width 2cm / 0.78" Condition Very fine Directors Notes Angela Cummings joined Tiffany & Co. in 1968, working under the guidance of Donald Claffin for several years before launching her first full collection under her own name in 1975. She remained with Tiffany for nine years during which time she created many beautiful jewels, predominantly in yellow gold and typically featuring inlaid gem...

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 vintage tricolour gold Serpenti Tubogas cuff bracelet by Bulgari, 1990s. The cuff bracelet is crafted in three colours of 18ct gold, a highly flexible Tubogas design that wraps aro...

A bold and striking gold and black jade bangle by Angela Cummings c.1980s, the bangle in 18ct yellow gold with rounded domed D-shape profile and curved undulating form, inlaid throughout with thirty oval carved and polished pieces of black jade, to a side hinged opening with concealed tongue and box clasp. This is a classic and instantly recognisable design from Cummings, her inlaid jewels...

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...

An 18ct gold and wooden stallion’s head bangle by Gay Freres c.1970s, the open by-pass style bangle fashioned from smoothly carved and polished ebony wood with one tapering end and t...

A beautiful late Victorian emerald and diamond bangle c.1890s, designed as a graduated row of eleven clusters, the largest in the centre and tapering to each side, each set with an e...

A Victorian gold, pearl and diamond bangle c.1880s, the solid bangle in 15ct yellow gold with hinged side opening, set throughout the front with four straight uniform rows of creamy-white round half-pearls all interspersed with rose diamond points, the back plain polished gold with a lovely antique patina, the opening with concealed clasp and safety chain, in original fitted leather case with silk and velvet lining, retailed by Aird & Thompson of Glasgow. This beautiful bangle is a really lovely period piece, the pearls have been nicely matched and are in excellent condition, with the little diamond points adding a touch of sparkle in between the lustrous pearls. Period Victorian Gemstones 88 x round cream half pearls approximately 3.5mm each 63 x rose...

A magnificent Victorian gold and hardstone bracelet circa 1880, set to the centre with a beautifully carved piece of bloodstone by the 19th century sculptor and gem engraver Henri Burdy in the form of the head of Bacchus the Roman god of wine, agriculture and revelry, his jolly face with thick curled beard and moustache crowned with a wreath of vine leaves and bunches of grapes, the bracelet of finely pierced gold in an undulating scroll pattern, embellished to each side of the head with scrolls of rose-cut diamonds, with concealed hinged opening to the side. Maker The carved bloodstone...