Archive for the ‘Topaz Jewelry’ Category

The name of the stone ‘Topaz’ is derived from the Island of Topazos situated in the Red Sea. Historically, topaz is a valuable stone that have been often thought to acquire goodwill of magnates and kings. Greeks often praised topaz for its value in providing strength to them because they thought that topaz was connected to their god Sun via the golden glow. Likewise, Romans valued topaz as a substance that could evade since it changed color when placed near poisonous substances. Topaz is often used in marriage anniversaries like 4th, 19th and 23rd. Topaz is often thought be related with wisdom, strength and courage. Some believe that topaz has the ability to cure asthma, insomnia and hemorrhages.

Topaz is found in several colors besides light blue. Yellow, white and pink topazes are also found. Several shades of topaz are found in between orange and brown colors. However, sherry red and pale pink ones are difficult to find. Of the rear shades, orange red colored imperial topaz is the highly coveted topaz. Sri Lanka and Brazil produce yellow, orange, brown, sherry red and pink topaz. Pale blue topaz is produced in several countries like Sri Lanka, Brazil, China and Nigeria. Moreover, surface-enhanced emerald green or greenish blue topazes are found in the topaz jewelry shops.

Due to its cheap price, blue topaz is more popular than the aquamarine variety of topaz. The blue topaz suits to almost any settings from rings to pendants. Moreover, topaz jewelry matches with any kind of outfit. If you are looking for elegant topaz jewelry, you can go for topaz jewelry in settings like sterling silver, white gold or platinum. However, imitations of topaz are rife in market so you have to be cautious when purchasing topaz jewelry.

Before purchasing topaz jewelry, you have to ask for authentication certificate because these days, quartz and obsidians are sold in the name of topaz. For example, Occidental Topaz, Bohemian Topaz and Madeira Topaz are in reality yellow quartz and Nevada Topaz is smoky obsidian.

Proper care is essential in every kind of jewelry whether be it gold or topaz jewelry. You have to protect topaz jewelry from strong impacts like hard blows. You can store topaz jewelry in velvet boxes to prevent it from getting scratched. If you are looking for cleaning your topaz jewelry then do not use ultrasonic cleaner but you can use warm soapy water. Get ready for buying topaz jewelry for you and your beloved.