London Blue Topaz

What is Topaz?

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 nicknamed London Blue and Sky Blue. Read on if you want to know more about Topas!

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November's Birthstone

Topaz is the birthstone for November, alongside the golden citrine. A piece of jewellery set with a glowing topaz is an ideal and personal gift to those born in November, as it’s said to bring good luck to carry the birthstone assigned to your birth month. You could also carry the birthstone of a loved one as a symbol of your love.

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.

History

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.

Legend

A Roman legend says that if you put a topaz in your food or drink, it would change colour if it was poisoned. In ancient Egypt it was believed that Topaz would protect the wearer, while in India it was believed that if Topaz was worn over the heart, it would ensure the wearer a long life.

Gemology

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.