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Buck & Co Jewellers,
Goldsmiths & Diamond Mounters
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New to the Shop...
New to the window this week at Buck & Co Jewellers Bodmin, is this vintage 14ct white gold ring, which has been sympathetically restored by our in-house goldsmith.
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Featuring 10 fabulous original baguette diamonds with excellent colour and clarity, the estimated diamond weight is 0.50ct. The central stone is a new 0.60ct sapphire from Kashmir, with a beautiful vibrant and rich blue colour, which we chose to complement the diamonds perfectly.
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Fully hallmarked with UK hallmarks, this is a stunning piece of jewellery which embodies the best of vintage style with gemstones of exceptional quality.
Pop in and see us for a viewing!
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April's Birthstone
As it is now April, it is time to celebrate the birthstone of the month which is the fabulous diamond!
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One of the most prized gemstones, it has exceptional lustre and brilliant fire which gives diamonds that irresistible sparkle we all love. Diamond is the hardest mineral on earth and the name comes from the Greek work 'adamas' meaning the unconquerable.
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Diamonds have been used in jewellery since antiquity, when the natural crystals were polished rather than cut. One of the most famous diamonds in history is the Cullinan I, cut from the larger Cullinan diamond, which is now in the sceptre in the Crown Jewels, most recently seen at the Coronation of King Charles III. At a huge 530.20 carats it is one of the worlds largest cut diamonds.
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It is in modern times that diamonds have been particularly associated everlasting love and engagement rings. This was prompted by an advertising campaign by the diamond company De Beers, and as such the diamond ring remains the most popular choice for modern engagement rings.
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Made from carbon, a pure diamond will be colourless, but trace elements can add colouring resulting in green, pink, blue and the very rare red and purple diamonds. As they are from the cubic crystal system, they often grow in octahedral form, but also occur in cubic and dodecahedral forms (see the photos for examples of cubic and octahedral forms). Formed deep within the earths mantle, they are driven to the earths surface in molten magma through volcanic pipes, so each and every natural diamond has had an exciting journey through time and space to make it into a piece of jewellery!
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Shown in the photographs are a selection of diamond pieces available at Buck & Co Jewellers, mixed with some natural diamond crystals. Shown is a diamond twinned crystal known as a macle, a diamond in a cubic form, and another in octahedral form, showing the amount of difference that the process of cutting and polishing can make to the raw material.
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 custom designs, repairs, appraisals and horology. We are a husband and wife team consisting of qualified and experienced jewellers, diamond mounters, gold and silversmiths, and gem setters. 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 for your commission work including availability outside of our opening hours. Contact us today to schedule an appointment suitable for you.
