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BLUE TOPAZ

a faceted blue topaz

Communication & love

Topaz is a transparent gemstone with an exquisite luster and depth. Topaz comes in many enchanting colors such as blue, purple, green, yellow, brown and white. Its popular shades of blue have been nicknamedLondon Blueand Sky Blue.

Stella earrings with November's birthstone, Blue Topaz gemstone in 10-karat gold from Carré Jewellery on a model

NOVEMBER'S BIRTHSTONE

Blue Topaz is November's birthstone, alongside the Citrine, and are also the birthstones for the zodiacs Scorpio & Sagittarius. Each month has its own unique gemstone to represent it. Carrying your birthstone is said to bring good luck. You can carry your birthstone as a good luck amulet, or your loved ones’ birthstone as a symbol of love.

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Stella ring with an oval-cut Blue Topaz gemstone in claw settings, which is November's birthstone, in 10-karat gold from carré jewellery

SYMBOLISM

Topaz is the gemstone for communication, truth, attraction, and love. Topaz is a good gemstone for all types of relationships since it’s said to improve communication and openness. Topaz is also a gemstone for relaxation and mindfulness, making it a perfect gemstone for meditation or quiet reflection.

drop earrings with large oval-cut blue topaz gemstone and a drop of baroque freshwater pearl from Carré Jewellery in gold plated silver

SPIRITUALITY

The blue variant of Topaz is also known as the gemstone of clarity. The gemstone lets you channel your inner wisdom and helps you on the path to successful opportunities. Blue Topaz is also an empathetic gemstone which heals, calms, and recharges its wearer. Due to its communicative properties, the Blue Topaz is a preferred gemstone when working with building bridges between two people.

The Blue Topaz unlocks the throat chakra and brings strength and confidence in the beauty of your own voice – perfect for individuals who enjoy singing.

The Blue Topaz unlocks the throat chakra, and brings strength and confidence to the beauty of your own voice – a perfect gemstone for those who enjoy singing.

Three-stone ring with Blue Topaz gemstone and aquamarine gemstone in 10-karat gold on a model

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR BLUE TOPAZ JEWELLERY

The Blue Topaz is a relatively hard gemstone and is very durable in your jewellery. The Blue Topaz is generally stable in sunlight but avoid storing your Blue Topaz jewellery in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time, as this may cause the stone’s colour to fade or become yellow,
reddish, or brown.

When cleaning your Blue Topaz jewellery, avoid ultrasonic cleaning and steam, but instead use warm water, mild detergent, and a soft cloth or brush to carefully remove dirt and smudges.

Remember that you can always have your jewellery professionally cleaned at Carré.

Small stud earrings with blue topaz gemstones and prasiolite in gold plated silver on a model

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The Topaz can be found in a large variety of colours and has thus often been confused with other gemstones. Topaz is named after the island Topazios – now known as Zabargad. This island is a great source for extracting the gemstone, Peridot, but when the island was named, it was allegedly thought that the gemstones were Topazes. In the Portuguese crown jewels, a large Topaz, which was thought to be a Diamond, can also be found.

Stella stud earrings with oval-cut blue topaz gemstones on a model in 10-karat gold

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY GIFT

Many gemstones are associated with a special anniversary. Jewellery with topaz is given as a gift on the 4th wedding anniversary and the 23rd wedding anniversary, which is also called a Flower Wedding and Tulip Wedding. The Blue Topaz's symbolism and story of love and communication make a piece of jewellery set with topaz an extra thoughtful gift for your wedding day.

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Ada ring with braided ring band in 10-karat gold and a beautiful emerald-cut Blue Topaz gemstone, which is November's birthstone

BLUE TOPAZ' GEMMOLOGY

Topaz is a transparent gemstone, consisting of the elements, aluminium, fluoride, silicate and oxygen. Topaz can be found in a variety of colours, determined by which elements affect the Topaz under its creation. When measuring a gemstone’s hardness. Moh’s Hardness Scale is used. The scale goes from 1-10, where 10 is the hardest – here, you can find the Diamond, which is the hardest gemstone. Topaz is an 8 on Moh’s Hardness Scale. Topaz is most often extracted in Brazil, Japan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Pakistan, Mexico and Russia.

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TURQUOISE

Friendship, positivity & love

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GARNET

Passion, devotion & confidence

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AMETHYST

Courage, meditation & spirituality

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AQUAMARINE

Intellect, intuition & clarity