2) Topaz Rings Collection – Swiss Blue, Sky Blue, London Blue and Blush

The History Behind a Topaz

The first discovery of topaz was in Germany in 1737. Today you can find topaz gemstones in Brazil, China, Madagascar, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, the United States, Zimbabwe, and Mexico. The majority of topaz is found in Brazil.

How Is a Topaz Formed?

Before designing jewelry with a sparkling topaz, the gemstone goes through many processes. First, the stone has to develop into a form. The formation starts in the cavities of igneous rocks such as rhyolite and granite. The unique crystals develop during the late stages of magma cooling. When there is enough fluorine present, topaz formation occurs.

Each natural gemstone has a specific chemical composition that identifies it. The chemical composition of a topaz is Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂. Picture 1 above shows what a raw topaz stone looks like before it is cut, treated, or faceted.

What Is the Meaning of a Topaz?

Topaz is the traditional birthstone for the month of November. The stone is believed to dispel sadness and fear, ward off poisons, and help reverse infertility. The word “topaz” means “fire.” For centuries, many people in India believed that a topaz worn above the heart would assure a long life, beauty, and intelligence.

3) Precious Topaz

Precious Topaz & Durability

A precious topaz is defined as a topaz that is rich in yellow to medium peach-orange color. Topaz has great durability and is ideal for jewelry designs. A gemstone’s durability is based on a scale called the Mohs hardness scale , which measures the hardness of various minerals from 1 through 10—one being the softest and ten the hardest.

A topaz gem is an 8 on the Mohs hardness scale , which is considered to be very durable.

What Are the Color Options of a Topaz?

Golden brown to yellow are the natural colors of topaz. However, today the market offers topaz gems in an array of beautiful colors—colorless, gray, pale to medium blue, greenish, yellow, yellow-brown, orange, pale pink, deep pink, tan, beige, red, and “mystic” options. Pink is one of the rarest topaz colors, and the largest known one is an oval of 79 carats from Russia.

4) Sterling Silver Mystic Topaz® Ring

Mystic Topaz® – A Kaleidoscope of Color

If you are looking for a kaleidoscope of colors, Mystic Topaz® is a beautiful choice. The mystic effect is created through a process called CVD—chemical vapor deposition. This process deposits a thin layer of titanium on the pavilion area of a clear topaz, resulting in a rainbow of colors. The gemstone is still real but enhanced by man.

The Mystic Topaz® gemstone is trademarked by Azotic® LLC and was first seen around 1998. It comes in a variety of shimmering color options—blue, bi-color, gray, multicolor, orange, pink, purple, and yellow. Picture 4 above shows a sterling silver topaz ring in a mystic green color.

Blue Topaz & Popular Shades

Blue topaz is one of the most popular colors. If you adore the color blue, there are several beautiful options: Sky Blue, Swiss Blue, and London Blue. Blue topaz was previously the rarest color. Today, blue topaz gems are created by taking a colorless topaz and treating it through an enhancing process, resulting in a permanent blue color.

Picture 2 above features the different blue shades and a beautiful blush color.

How to Care for a Topaz Jewelry Piece

• Wash your topaz jewelry with mild soap and water to maintain its beauty.
• Avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners.
• Remove your jewelry when performing tasks that may cause physical damage.
• Keep jewelry away from harsh chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, and chlorine.
• Remove jewelry when applying lotions and other beauty products.
• Store jewelry in a dry place or in sealed bags.
• Remove jewelry when swimming, showering, or taking a bath.