Got a November birthday? Those lucky folk have two of the most beautiful gemstones as birthstones – Topaz and Citrine. Lets take a look at topaz first; it’s as tough as old boots – clocking in at 8 on the mohs scale of hardness! It comes in an array of gorgeous sparkling colours Read more…
Those lucky enough to have an October birthday have a wonderful birthstone – Opal. Perhaps best known to originate from Australia, there are many wonderful different types of this amazing gemstone, all magical and from all over the world. Technically, opals are hydrated amorphous forms of silica. They’re classed as Read more…
Hello eclecticats! Jodie here… I finally got around to watching the film Kinky Boots t’other night (I’m at least 10 years behind the times with my movie watching!) It’s BRILLIANT and well worth a watch if you are wondering what to do tonight! If you are not familiar with it, here’s Read more…
Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum – pretty much as tough as it comes clocking it at a 9 on the mohs hardness scale & classed as a precious gemstone. It is a beautiful and durable gem for jewellery. Typically we think of sapphires as blue and some Read more…