Topaz in November brings luck and gentleness to this winter at the same time
In November, our birthstone is topaz, which is known as “topaz” and belongs to the topaz family in mineralogy.
The English name “Topaz” comes from the Red Sea island of Zabajad, which is known in Greek as “Topaz”, which means “hard to find”. Topaz is a very popular gemstone because of its hardness and beautiful color.
When it comes to the color of topaz, most people’s first impression is blue. In fact, the color of many topaz itself is not blue, they are irradiated before turning blue. The “Imperial Topaz”, with its attractive orange-yellow color, is even more precious among topazes.
Since yellow symbolizes “peace and friendship” in Western culture, yellow topaz is seen as a symbol of “longing for long-term friendship”. Topaz is also known as the “Stone of Friendship” and represents sincere and persistent love.
Let’s take a look at topaz with the editor today.
The color of topaz
Although topaz is called “topaz”, it is actually rich in color, including colorless, light yellow, dark yellow, brown, light blue, sky blue, pink, maroon and other colors. In rare cases, topaz will also have a greenish hue. Sometimes, you will also see two colors on a piece of topaz. The most common topaz on the market is blue topaz, which is a refreshing and transparent color, which can show a very attractive effect in jewelry design, and its affordable price, so it is regarded by many as an alternative to aquamarine.
Pink topaz is also a popular variety, and its color ranges from pink, light red to light purplish, or violet. The number of natural pink topaz with a darker hue is relatively small.
Orange-yellow topaz is known as “imperial topaz” and is also a relatively expensive variety of topaz. Brownish to yellowish brown as well as orange and orange-red “imperial topaz” topaz is loved by many jewelry collectors.
Origin of topaz
Topaz is produced all over the world, with the vast majority of topaz occurring in Brazilian granitic pegmatites. Sri Lanka, the Ural Mountains of the former Soviet Union, the United States, Myanmar and Australia also have topaz mineral resources. China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jiangxi and Yunnan are all producing topaz.
Clarity of topaz
Topaz has a relatively high clarity and is usually polished with fewer inclusions or blemishes. The relatively perfect clarity is also one of the reasons why topaz is so popular with consumers in the market.
The weight of topaz
Rough topaz is generally large in size and has high hardness, so it is often used in different jewelry designs. Generally speaking, the larger the size of the gemstone, the higher the value, and the price of small-grained topaz is more affordable, and the value appreciation is not as large as that of large-grained topaz.
The cut of topaz
Rough topaz crystals are generally columnar in shape, and polishers often grind them into an oval or pear shape to reduce wear and tear when cutting. For some brightly colored topazes, in order to bring out its luster more perfectly, people tend to cut it with an emerald cut.
Maintenance of topaz
Topaz is prone to perspiration stains and tarnishe, so it is essential to clean your topaz jewelry regularly. The way to clean it is simple, because topaz is hard and does not break easily, so you can wipe it with a soft cloth, but remember not to wash it with too much acid or too alkaline water. Many people send topaz to a jewelry store for ultrasonic cleaning, but ultrasonic cleaning can easily cause the inside of the gemstone to crack. Therefore, washing and drying with warm, soapy water is a convenient and easy way to maintain topaz jewelry.
Winter is coming, as your clothes become thicker, the gemstones you wear will become more and more conspicuous to give people a feeling of “shining in the eye”. If you happen to be born in November, then wearing topaz can help you gain confidence and luck. Even if your birthday is not in this month, it is a good choice to wear cost-effective and beautiful topaz.
