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Happy new year to you all! We open January 2026 with a new birthstone, the glorious garnet.
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The name garnet is taken from the Latin 'granatus' meaning pomegranate, as the garnet crystals in some of their cubic forms can be seen to resemble pomegranate seeds. There may also be a link to the 14th century word 'gernet', meaning dark red. Garnets have long been used in jewellery and were popular with the Romans and the Anglo Saxons.
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With their bright vitreous lustre (the way in which light reflects from the surface of the stone) and the ability to display rich and saturated colours, they are an eye catching and engaging gemstone choice. Known for their blood red stones, garnets also come in shades of vivid green (demantoid, tsavorite and uvarovite) and orange (spessartine).
Garnets are a good choice for jewellery as they are stable gemstones and do not cleave. The green demantoid garnet is the most brittle and least hard, so care should be taken with this stone, but in general most garnets are suitable for use in jewellery such as pendants, rings, earrings and brooches. Contact with harder gems such as diamonds, sapphires and rubies should be avoided, and care is needed around heat sources as garnets can suffer from thermal stress.
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The symbolism of the garnet is linked to blood and the heart, and they are believed to inspire the wearer to deeds of great bravery, or to improve the circulation or prevent hemorrhage. During the crusades, both the Muslim and Christian warriors wore garnets to protect themselves in battle. In the Middle Ages in Europe garnets were linked with the blood of Christ and often used in ecclesiastical regalia.
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Pictured are a selection of secondhand vintage and antique garnet pieces we have available for viewing in our shop in Bodmin, or drop in to discuss your requirements for bespoke work featuring these beautiful jewels.
A selection of secondhand Gold and Garnet Rings, available at Bick & Co, Cornwall
Two antique Gold and Garnet Pendants, available at Buck & Co, Cornwall
Birthstone of the Month:
January
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Happy New Year to you all!!
With January now in full swing at the shop, we are looking forward to welcoming you back!
So whether you are looking for something new, antique, or looking for bespoke work, please drop in and see us to discuss your requirements.
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.
