Topaz is most famously known for its brilliant blue variety, but it naturally occurs in a wide range of colors—including yellow, pink, orange, and colorless. Blue Topaz in particular has become a popular modern birthstone for November.
✨Quick Facts✨
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Color: Blue, yellow, orange, pink, white (colorless), and rare imperial red-orange
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Mohs Hardness: 8
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Mineral: Aluminum fluorosilicate (Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂)
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Sources: Brazil, Sri Lanka, Russia, Nigeria, Pakistan, USA (Utah, Texas)
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Birthstone for: November
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Zodiac association: Scorpio & Sagittarius
🌞Symbolism & Lore🌞Topaz has been connected with clarity, communication, and inner strength. Ancient Greeks believed it could increase physical strength and even make the wearer invisible in times of danger. Today, it's seen as a stone of truth, loyalty, and love.
💙Why We Love It💙
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Exceptional brilliance: Especially in blue and colorless varieties
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Wide color range: From cool blues to fiery reds
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Sophisticated and durable: A go-to for elegant rings and pendants
Citrine glows in tones of golden yellow, orange, and amber—evoking warmth, optimism, and prosperity. It’s one of the few gemstones that naturally carries such sunny color, and it’s often associated with vitality and joy.
✨Quick Facts✨
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Color: Pale yellow to deep amber-orange
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Mohs Hardness: 7
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Mineral: Quartz
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Sources: Brazil, Madagascar, Bolivia, Spain, Russia
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Birthstone for: November
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Zodiac association: Scorpio & Sagittarius
🌞Symbolism & Lore🌞
The name “Citrine” comes from the French word citron (lemon), and it has long been a symbol of joy, abundance, and positive energy. It was used in ancient times to ward off negative thoughts and encourage clarity and financial success—earning the nickname “merchant’s stone.”
💛Why We Love It💛
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Affordable beauty: A vibrant stone that looks rich without the high price tag
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Durable: Great for everyday wear
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Versatile color: Pairs beautifully with gold, silver, or mixed metals
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