One of the most popular gemstones available is topaz. Topaz has been around for millennia and its name comes from the Greeks which originally meant “to seek”, in fact, Topaz was a name of an island located in the Red Sea. Besides the Greeks, Europeans have also fell in love with this beautiful stone which in its most popular color is yellow. For a long time in medieval Europe any yellow stone was called Topaz.
Topaz is an extraordinary gemstone that in its purest form is beautifully translucent. Topaz is a mineral, so it includes many elements including aluminum and fluorine.
Topaz comes in a myriad of colors which makes it great for jewelry. In its pure form, topaz is white or translucent; however impurities can vary the color giving it a yellow, blue, pink, grey or even green look. Topaz also comes in a unique light shade of blue which is created by irradiating the gemstone. One of today’s jewelry trends is to make topaz iridescent by adding a thin layer of titanium oxide. Due to the vast array of hues and its translucent qualities, topaz is always in demand, especially for use in creation of high quality jewelry.
Because topaz is a gemstone it is crystallized and can be crafted into jewelry similar to diamonds. Topaz gemstones make beautiful rings, earrings and bracelets. While topaz is not overly expensive, it has a very warm and beautiful look which is extremely attractive for jewelry.
