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| -November
Birthstone |
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| -Topaz
occurs in nearly every color but is best known for the
yellow, orange, and blue varieties |
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| -Some
of the most popular are Sky, Swiss, and London blue |
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| -All
blue topaz is treated to enhance or create its blue color |
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| -Topaz
is relatively hard but is fragile and requires special
care |
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| -Blue
topaz is designated for the 4th wedding anniversary, golden
topaz is designated for the 17th and imperial topaz is
designated for the 23rd |
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| -Symbolizes
fidelity |
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| Topaz
comes in nearly every color, but is perhaps best known
for its yellow, orange, and blue specimens. The blue topaz-Sky,
Swiss, and London varieties in particular-are very popular
in jewelry today, and all of the blue-colored topaz is
treated to enhance or create its blue color. While topaz
is a relatively hard stone, rated 8 on the Mohs scale,
it is not tough. Very light blows can break topaz. Steam
and ultrasonic cleaning should be avoided. Topaz is found
in Brazil, Nigeria, the U.S., Pakistan, Russia, and Mexico.
Advise customers to avoid rough handling and sudden temperature
changes. |
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