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Topaz - November Birthstone
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Round Blue Topaz Gemstone
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Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Gemstone
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Oval Blue Topaz Gemstone
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Pronunciation: Topaz = TOE-PAZZ
Topaz, probably the perfect center of jewels... affordable, abundant, durable, dynamic color availability... whatever color the Topaz does not come in naturally has become available through several different permanent treatments of this gemstone! Mystic Fire Topaz jewelry and Twilight Topaz jewelry would both be examples of permanent treatments. All of these variations look incredible as jewelry: Mystic Fire Topaz pendants, Twilight Topaz rings, Blue Topaz Earrings, Pink Topaz necklaces...and we offer them all. Topaz is the anniversary gemstone for the 4th year of marriage, in it’s rarest natural color: blue. Commonly known as the November birthstone, the Topaz is linked to Scorpios and Sagittarians.
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Oval Pink Topaz
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Oval Mystic Fire Topaz Gemstone
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Mystic Twilight Topaz Gemstone
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Imperial Topaz Gemstone
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White Topaz Heart Gemstone
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History/Lore of Topaz
Topaz powder ground into wine was believed to relieve asthma. Leaving a Topaz crystal in wine for several days produced an elixir that was used on the eyes to improve vision. Some even believed Topaz could make you invisible during moments of danger. If you are on a spiritual journey, Topaz makes an excellent companion, teaching you to trust in the Universe. Topaz strengthens confidence, helps in making correct decisions, and gives courage in following through on choices, changing dreams into reality.
Topaz Gemstone Variations
Science/Chemical
The Topaz is known as aluminum fluorosilicate. Most often, it occurs colorless. On the Mohs scale, The Topaz is rated at an 8 for hardness. (The Mohs scale of mineral hardness was devised by German mineralogist Frederich Mohs in 1812. He selected ten minerals because they were common or readily available and rated them. The scale is not linear, but arbitrary.)
Topaz Gemstone Care and Cleaning
The best way to clean Topaz jewels is with soapy water. Steam cleaners work well with Topaz gemstones, however, ultrasonic cleaners can damage these jewels.
Topaz Gemstone Fame
The immense Braganza gemstone, weighing in at 1,680 Carats and mounted into the Portuguese crown jewels was originally thought to be a Diamond ; but it is a beautiful clear Topaz.
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