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It is time to celebrate the birthstone of the month, which for August is peridot. A beautiful yellowish green gemstone which has been used in jewellery since antiquity, peridot was called 'the gem of the sun' by the ancient Egyptians.
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Composed of magnesium iron silicate, peridot is formed in the upper mantle of the earth and is raised to the surface by the movement of plate tectonics and/or volcanic activity. Peridot has also been found in meteorites, formed in extra terrestrial conditions a few million years after the formation of the solar system.
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A bespoke remodelling piece which left our Goldsmith's bench recently featured three beautiful oval peridots. Our client had inherited rings from both her beloved Grandmothers and honoured them both by having the gold combined together, and the peridots remounted. After going through the design process with us, our client settled on a contemporary design with the beautiful peridots centre stage, set between two hearts to symbolise the sentiment behind the ring. The peridots were mounted into bezel settings, which are idea for protecting this gemstone which at 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale can be prone to damage.
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Entirely handmade by our Goldsmith at our shop in Bodmin, this piece was completed by full hallmarking at Birmingham Assay Office, officially marking the new chapter in the life of these cherished precious metals and gems.
Birthstone of the Month: August
A bespoke commission piece which has recently left our Goldsmith's bench is this spectacular handmade 2.03ct diamond and platinum ring.
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The center piece of this breathtaking piece of work is a magnificent GIA certificated marquise cut diamond, weighing in at a mighty 1.51ct. Colour graded by the GIA as E, this beautiful diamond is colourless. It is flanked by two trillion cut diamonds also graded as E, which accentuate the marquise diamond and add to the overall fire and scintillation of this beautiful ring. Sourced by our in-house Gemmologist, the use of diamonds of such superb quality ensure that this bespoke commission piece is a truly timeless heirloom to be treasured for generations.
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There is an extremely high level of technical skill involved in mounting these beautifully cut pointed diamonds in platinum. Platinum has a high tensile strength, and is more dense than pure gold and requires a high working temperature. It requires the experience, expertise and artistry of the Master Goldsmith to design and create such a flawless piece of jewellery which is also suitable for wear.
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Completed with full UK hallmarks from Birmingham Assay Office (including our personal Buck & Co sponsors mark) this ring encapsulates the services offered at Buck & Co; the combination of a professional Goldsmith and Gemmologist, both qualified and skilled in their fields and working in tandem to provide our clients with their aspirational bespoke pieces.
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Buck & Co Jewellers is a family-owned business with over 40 years of experience in the jewellery industry. We offer a wide range of services including bespoke designs, repairs and insurance valuations. We are a husband and wife team consisting of a qualified and experienced Jeweller, Diamond Mounter, Gold and Silversmith, and a certified Gemmologist. We take pride in crafting each piece of jewellery with excellence, ensuring that it meets our high standards of quality.
At Buck & Co Jewellers, we offer a personalised service, where your work is carried out in our fully insured workshop located in The Market House Arcade in Bodmin, a Grade II listed building. We have options to suit all budgets and tastes, and offer free consultations to discuss your desired commission work.
