Blue Topaz
December’s recognized birthstone is blue topaz. The blue gemstone is the traditional anniversary gemstone for a couple’s fourth anniversary. This gem has also been the official gemstone of the state of Texas since 1969. Blue topaz is a worldwide favorite because of its lovely blue hues and its clear quality.
The topaz gems are not always blue in color. In addition to blue, topaz is naturally found in shades of red, orange, pink, beige, brown and green. This versatile stone is most commonly found in blue but the gem may also be clear. Clear topaz is colorless. This colorless gem is often treated with radiation to produce a variety of blue shades in the stone.
The blue topaz is the most popular stone in the United States. It may be found naturally as a blue stone, but much of the blue topaz on the market is treated. Even though blue topaz is the most popular color, many people immediately picture a yellow-orange gem when they hear the word topaz.
Topaz comes from the Greek word meaning “to shine” and the Greeks associated the topaz with strength. Many people also associate the word with fire as well. The Ancient Egyptians used the topaz to represent their sun god, Ra. The orange, red and pink topaz gemstones are the rarest and most expensive.
The topaz gemstone is most commonly found in South America’s country of Brazil and it is found in Nigeria as well as Sri Lanka. The topaz is in great demand today but it has always been a very popular gemstone throughout civilized history.
The popularity of the topaz may be attributed to the curative elements that the gem is thought to have. Some believe that the topaz can lessen the symptoms of insomnia, giving way to the wear’s peaceful night’s sleep. The gem is thought to have a calming effect, particularly the blue topaz since blue is a color associated with calm. Other health benefits that are attributed to the gemstone include relief from asthma and protection from sudden death. Some believe that the topaz can restore a person’s sanity.
Fanciful qualities that the topaz is thought to possess include the stone’s ability to make the wearer invisible when there is trouble, which sounds more like something out of The Hobbit series than a description of the quality of a gemstone. Another fanciful attribute given to the stone is its supposed ability to warn the wearer of danger. The topaz is thought to change color in the presence of poison.
These attributes to the topaz are a little far fetched. The quality and the appeal of the topaz gemstone, especially the blue topaz, are not debatable. This popular gemstone will remain a favorite for people even people who don’t have December birthdays and who don’t live in Texas. The blue topaz is for everyone.
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