Electric Blue Topaz Gemstone
While it may appear in various guises electric blue topaz jewelry boasts a vibrant upbeat sky blue hue. Whether suspended from your ears arranged on your neck or wrapped around your finger this stunning topaz constantly dazzles.
Topaz is from the Greek word "topazion " which stems from the Sanskrit "tapas" meaning fire. This blazing gem has long been associated with the Egyptian island of Topazios now known as St. John's Island found in the Red Sea. While the Old Testament had biblical scriptures referring to topaz their true discovery is pre-historic and without definite dates or places. The first modern-day topaz gems were yellow crystals discovered in 1737 in Germany.
Topaz has a clear luster and perfect cleavage a quality it shares with diamond. It reveals a distinct play of colors. This transparent to translucent gemstone is a silicate mineral of aluminum and fluorine.
Electric blue topaz is by nature a romantic gem and often figures in love stories as well as for honeymoon escapades. This gem signifies beauty uniqueness affluence and reveals a sense of endurance. One leading magazine "The Colored Stone " reported blue topaz as the second most popular colored gemstone in the world.
• Early Egyptians viewed topaz as the "gem of the sun " believing that the sun god Ra bestowed it with a golden glow.
• Topaz has been used as an amulet to shield one from harm.
• In the middle ages people valued topaz for its healing prowess.
• The ancient Greeks believed topaz boosted physical stamina and helped one avoid detection.
• Romans connected topaz with Jupiter God of the Sun and believed it would correct eyesight.
• Romans connected topaz with Jupiter God of the Sun and believed it would correct eyesight.
• The Bible calls topaz one of the "stones of fire" and it was one of 12 gemstones placed in the foundation of the city walls of Jerusalem.
• Topaz is said to stimulate untapped talents and creative ideas.
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Location: Brazil
Topaz has been mined in Brazil Mexico Mozambique and Sri Lanka. Shop LC acquires most of its topaz from the mines of Minas Gerais in Brazil a major supplier of this gem.
- Ranks 8 on the Mohs hardness scale.
- Colors display a radiant deep sky blue.
- Sourced primarily from Minas Gerais Brazil.
- Member of the topaz family.
- Birthstone for November. Blue variations can be used as a December birthstone.
- Traditional gift for fourth 19th and 23rd anniversaries.
- Official gemstone for Texas.