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People born in November are blessed with a choice of two birthstones, citrine and topaz. This bright and vibrant duo of gemstones offer an array of colour choices so there is something to suit every taste and style. Wear one.....or wear them both together!
Citrine ranges in colour from a pale lemon yellow to a golden orangish/brownish yellow, and is a member of the quartz species. Natural yellow quartz is rare, and a large percentage of citrine on the market is actually heat treated amethyst. With a mohs hardness of 7 it is reasonably robust and a good choice for jewellery which can be worn and enjoyed. With its golden hue being reminiscent of gold, wearing this stone is believed to encourage prosperity and success in financial ventures.
Topaz comes in a wide range of colours including red, pink, orange, brown and blue and can also be colourless. Topaz colouring is often manipulated artificially by the use of heating or irradiation. Blue topaz are frequently treated with a combination of heat and irradiation, but this is a stable treatment in the blue shades and will not fade. With a mohs hardness of 8, topaz is a good choice for use in jewellery including rings, provided it has been well cut. Topaz can cleave, and appear to break, so it is important that when it is cut no facets coincide with a cleavage plane or it can be damaged during polishing or whilst in wear.
Both citrine and topaz can grow to good sizes and are often transparent and eye clean and when faceted produce beautiful, colourful and eye catching gems. Pictured are a selection of some of the new and secondhand citrine and topaz pieces available at our shop in Bodmin, viewings are most welcome.
Birthstone of the Month:
November
We were honoured and proud recently to have been asked to work on some historic pieces of solid gold and silver civic regalia. Some of the work we do here at Buck & Co we do not share publicly, but we have been given kind permission to share these images of our Goldsmith working on these fabulous pieces.
Our in-house Goldsmith is experienced at assessing, repairing and restoring pieces such as these which not only have a material value, but also historic and social importance in the life of communities and organisations up and down the county. Originally pieces of regalia such as this would have been crafted by Goldsmiths of the highest level, and it is these traditional skills and knowledge acquired through years of experience which are still required to ensure a sympathetic level of restoration and care.
These specific pieces of 18ct gold and silver civic regalia were in need of some sympathetic maintenance and repairs to keep them functioning safely and securely as working tools of office. After this was completed some light cleaning was required to remove the dirt and grime, but not the naturally aged patina that these beautifully aged pieces have accumulated through years of use and handling.
As always, it is an honour and a privilege to be entrusted with such beautiful pieces, and to ensure their long term viability as working tools of office and their survival for future generations.
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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.
