Hancocks London on Instagram: "💖 Victorian sentiment, Hancocks craftsmanship 💖 This exceptional diamond heart locket pendant, by Hancocks c.1860, set with a central old cut pear shape diamond and surrounded with gorgeously chunky old mine cut diamonds. The precision of this work speaks to the same values we hold today, craftsmanship at the highest level. For the Victorians, jewellery could carry many layers of meaning, and the heart was one of the most popular and enduring motifs, symbolising

Hancocks London on Instagram: "💎 Some diamonds speak louder than words… 💎 We see a lot of diamonds, but sometimes a diamond arrives that truly stops us in our tracks. This spectacular 21.51ct old Asscher cut diamond needs very little, our signature Hancocks solitaire setting, perfectly handcrafted and hand engraved, and it shines. Crisp lines, J colour, VVS2 clarity and undeniable presence, it’s a true showstopper that epitomises what we adore about these old Asscher cut diamonds, it is cut wi

Hancocks London on Instagram: "Approximately 110cts 😍 Yes… nearly got blinded filming it… 😎😂 This incredible early 19th-century diamond rivière necklace is remarkable, both for its sheer size and craftsmanship. Dating c.1820, and has an estimated 110cts of old mine-cut diamonds. The largest is estimated at 9.26ct. The diamonds are in the classic Georgian cut-down silver collets with gold backs. What sets this necklace apart is not only the exceptional size and quality of its diamonds, but als

Hancocks London on Instagram: "Not just a trend… For us, old cut diamonds have never been a trend, they’re our lifelong love story! 💎😍 From the beauty of an old mine cushion cut, the elegance of elongated shapes and all with a charm unlike anything cut today, each one carries history, craftsmanship and individuality. It is so wonderful to see one of these diamonds celebrated on the global stage this week. One of the things that we love most is no two genuine old cuts are ever the same. We enco

Hancocks London on Instagram: "Captivated by the colour… This 3.89ct Fancy colour diamond is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful and interesting hues I have seen. It is categorised as a Fancy Yellowish Brown and is a lovely elongated Asscher cut, we’ve set between white diamond French cuts in a perfectly handcrafted ring. I tried hard but I don’t think it’s possible to truly capture its colour entirely accurately. Its soft, dusky colour and geometric cut somehow manages to make it feminine

Hancocks Jewellers on Instagram: "Pristine and perfect diamond rings at Hancocks. Shop online or in-store on King Street today. #DiamondRing #EngagementRing #Hancocks #GoldRing #SayYes"