Today I went to the Rock, Gem and Bead show at Newcastle Racecourse in Gosforth Park. I have been to this show before a couple of years back and was really impressed with the quality of goods for sale. I know it sounds silly but I can tell the difference in the quality of rocks and gems. There was so much I wanted but I only took £6 with me (I didn't even spend all of that either).
Above (Bottom of photo) - Selenite Wand 50p
Below - Fuchsite
(One piece is very glittery and the other is more rounded and shiny on the surface) 50p Each.
Citrine £1
Amethyst £1
The next two rocks are ones my mum has bought me for Christmas....this is seriously gonna be the longest 6 months of my life.....I want them NOW!
Bismuth £5
I have been wanting a piece of Bismuth for ages. I love the oxidised colours, formations and shapes created, everything about it is just wonderful. The formation looks like stairs with Greek patterns on them don't ya think?
Labradorite £5
This is probably my most favourite stone in the whole world....the darker the better as the colours make it look like a pool of water. The colours are to die for.
So now all I need is a vintage Letter press tray to display them in, so you have one you want to sell please get in touch with me.
These are fabulous! I enjoyed reading this post, it's slightly different to what you normally post about and I love seeing the variety available on your blog!
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I love rocks and minerals too! You got some really great deals, and some beautiful specimens. Yeah, it will be a long wait til Christmas, but it'll be worth it!
ReplyDeletewow these are beautiful! I think the Bismuth is my favourite - the colours are stunning
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amazing colours :)
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Beautiful photos!!! I love the Labradorite one!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, it's hard to believe that Bismuth is natural!
ReplyDeleteBismuth is a white, silver, pink hue, but goes to an iridescent oxide when it tarnishes.
DeleteThose are so beautiful, they're like magic!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with the Bismuth as well. I don't know how you managed to get it for £5 - on ebay it's about £30...
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning! I would love to do a photography shoot with these! Haha
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I am SOOOOOOOO jealous, Anna! Those are absolutely GORGEOUS! The Bismuth (I never knew the name!) is stunning, and would be SO much fun to draw, don't you think? I love all the colors at various angles. Excellent purchase!
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I've been thinking of buying some for decoration, they look stunning! Good prices also! I bet they would be such a pleasure to capture in a drawing. Also your Dioramas are so beautiful!
ReplyDeletebismuth for the win!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I used to buy loads of rocks and stones whenever I visited a coastal place. The labradorite looks gorgeous!
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