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Buck & Co Jewellers,
Goldsmiths & Diamond Mounters
Crafted with Excellence
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The birthstone for October is arguably one of the most beautiful gemstones in the world, opal. Each and every opal is unique, and is a truly magical natural creation.
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Opals are famed for their 'play of colour', a display of iridescent rainbow colours which change as the stone is moved. This effect is seen only in precious opals; common opals can also be beautifully coloured but lack this iridescent effect, but come in attractive shades of blue, pink, green and cream.
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The 'play of colour' is caused by the diffraction and interference of light as it travels through minute spheres of silica, which are so small they can only be seen with a scanning electron microscope. Silica is the main part of the chemical composition of opals which also include a varying percentage of water. As a result care is needed with wearing and storing opals as they can dry out and crack if exposed to heat. They are also quite soft, at a 6 on the Mohs hardness scale, so care must be taken to guard against knocks and abrasion but also attack from chemicals such as perfume and household cleaners which can damage and discolour these beautiful stones.
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Pictured is an 18ct white gold, diamond and opal pendant, hand crafted by our Goldsmith with an Australian opal specially selected by our Gemmologist for its fabulous play of colour. Viewings are recommended at our shop in Bodmin to truly appreciate all the colours of the rainbow that this stone displays on movement!
Birthstone of the Month:
October
New to the window today are these one of a kind handmade and hand engraved silver cuff bracelets, fashioned from high quality sterling silver with full UK hallmarks.
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Each of these sterling silver cuffs have been carefully handmade by our Goldsmith, and then meticulously hand engraved in the traditional manner. This is a time consuming process but gives a far superior finish over machine engraving, and creates unique pieces of jewellery. The decoration on these five cuff bracelets were inspired by traditional ornamental engraving designs, and include stem patterns, classic floral and foliate designs and the classic scroll design.
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All of these unique cuffs feature our personal Buck & Co Sponsors Mark, and have been fully hallmarked at Birmingham Assay Office. Hallmarking is is a legal requirement for all silver items over 7.78 grams, and provides protection to the consumer that the jewellery they are investing in is the material that it is claimed to be by the retailer. We are proud to be registered at Birmingham Assay Office, which has a long and rich history at the core of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter where our Goldsmith did his training.
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These cuff bracelets are very much a celebration of traditional jewellery manufacturing skills, many of which have not changed for centuries. Viewings at our shop in Bodmin are cordially invited, or PM for more details.
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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.
