Topaz Jewelry
Natural Topaz Jewelry
Precious Topaz is the November Birthstone. Imperial Topaz is the 23rd wedding anniversary gemstone.
Blue Topaz is the December Birthstone and the 4th wedding anniversary gemstone. This gemstone is compatible with the Wood and Water elements, associated with the Sagittarius ♐ Zodiac Sign and the Year of the Horse.
Blue topaz can range from a very light blue to a deeper blue colour:
- London Blue Topaz: Dark blue, best looking, highest value.
- Blue Topaz: Blue Topaz has a shade between London Blue Topaz and Swiss Blue Topaz, cut and heated in Vietnam.
- Swiss Blue Topaz: Medium blue, beautiful, high value and most popular on the market.
- Sky Blue Topaz: Light blue, lower value.
Imperial Topaz originated in Russia in the 19th century when the Ural Mountains were the largest source of Topaz mining. The Pink Topaz mined here is named Imperial Topaz in honor of the Russian Tsar. Ownership of this gem is limited to the Russian Imperial family.
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Gemstone Factors
- Mineral: Topaz
- Chemical composition: Al 2 (F,OH) 2 SiO 4
- Color: Yellow, orange, brown, pink to red to purple red, blue, light green and colorless
- Refractive index: 1.619 to 1.627
- Specific gravity: 3.53
- Mohs harness: 8
Mining Source
Topaz is mined in Myanmar , Pakistan , Sri Lanka , Madagascar , Namibia , Nigeria , Brazil , Mexico and the United States .
Source: GIA - Gemological Institute of America
Learn more about Topaz, Precious Topaz, Imperial Topaz
Natural Colorless, Pink, and Blue Topaz Jewelry in Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, and Sterling Silver by AME Jewellery. Gemstone certification by SJC Lab and SBJ Lab.
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London Blue Topaz |
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