14KT  Facetted Briolette Blue Topaz  Earrings  with 2mm  sapphires - 850.00

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TOPAZ
In ancient Greece it was believed that topaz would give strength. During the Renaissance, Europeans believed that topaz could break magic spells and relieve anger.

In India, many believed that topaz worn above the heart assured long life, beauty and intelligence. Today, topaz is one of the November birthstones. Topaz is one of the November birthstones. .According to Webster's English Dictionary, the word topaz is derived from the Middle English word topace, Old French topace or topase, Latin topazus, topazios, which is the old Greek name for an island in the Red Sea, now called Zabargad.  The island never produced topaz, but it was once a source or peridot, which was sometimes mistakenly called topaz. Topaz is often confused with citrine and smoky quartz. It has an exceptionally wide color range which includes various tones and saturations of blue, green, yellow, orange, red, pink and purple as well as colorless.  Imperial topaz is a trade name for stones with a medium reddish orange to orangey red hue.  Sherry topaz is a trade name for stones that are yellowish brown or brownish yellow.  Generally, red is the most valuable color of topaz. Sources:  Topaz is mined in Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the United States.