Legend and Myth of Topaz

Most establishments agree that the name topaz comes from Topazos which known as birthstone of November, the old Greek name for a small island in the Red Sea, now called Zabargad. Some scholars trace the origin back to Sanskrit (an ancient language of India) and the word topas or tapaz, meaning “fire.”

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The ancient Greeks believed that topaz gave them strength. In Europe during the Renaissance (the period from the 1300s to the 1600s) people thought that topaz could break magic spells and dispel anger. For centuries, many people in India have believed that topaz worn above the heart assures long life, beauty, and intelligence.

Topaz with Diamonds set well in Engagement rings, Wedding rings, Necklace or bracelet.

Modern History Topaz

During the 18th-century gold rush, Brazilian topaz became extremely popular amongst European aristocracy. The enormous Braganza topaz was craft it by Portuguese Royal crown, and the Parure necklace of Maria Pavlovna, belonging to the Swedish royal family, which design by with Brazilian topaz.

Hard Facts About Topaz

Topaz is a silicate mineral of fluorine and aluminum. It appears in many colors including yellow, gray, red and colorless – and very rarely, pale blue or pink.

Due to its rarity in nature, blue topaz in most commonly obtained by heating and irradiation of colorless topaz. It registers 8 on the Mohs scale of hardness, making it almost as hard as sapphire and tougher than tanzanite.

As all crystals, topaz can be brittle and needed to be treat with care.

Where Topaz found?

Topaz is mined in many parts of the globe, including Pakistan, Sri Lanka , USA, Russia, Brazil and Mexico.

Brazil’s Minas Gerais region, however, is where the world’s biggest transparent topaz crystals are found.

Birthstone and Anniversary of Topaz

Topaz is the birthstone for November and the gem for the 16th wedding anniversaries.

Blue topaz has a beautiful glacier-blue color, which makes it an ideal winter birthday gift. as well a perfect option for engagement proposal or wedding purpose.

Famous Blue Topaz Ring

The Programa Royal Collection is a natural heritage gem collection from Madrid, Spain. As well, one of its most famous gemstones is the Marbella Topaz, the world’s biggest blue topaz.

In addition, its 8,225 carats and expertly cut into an oval shape, as well, is breathtakingly pure and transparent. The Marbella Topaz had been admiring by the Programa Royal’s Art Natura complex in Madrid.

Care and Cleaning of Your Jewelry

Topaz is a natural crystal. Due to the particular way in which it get form. in addition, it can be brittle if get polished and get expose to sudden changes of temperature.

Therefore, why our gemmologist advises you to avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaning. Therefore, use warm water and a slight of soap. Next step is wash your topaz jewelry very gently with a fabric or a soft toothbrush, patting it dry afterward.

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