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The Wonderful Colors of the Topaz Gemstone
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By Declan Tobin
Published on 27/10/2010
 

Topaz is a very affordable gemstone comprising of many luscious colors to entice your eyes. Very popular and sold as jewelry sets such as bracelet and necklace and make the ideal gift for occasions such as birthday, anniversary etc


Topaz has become a popular choice among consumers due to its affordability and incredible beauty. The stone is referred to as Topaz, Fire Topaz, Mystic fire Topaz or Rainbow Topaz due to the different styles and colors of the stone. The Topaz is generally white but can come in a range of colors including light blue, pink, yellow and oranges the colored stones being the most expensive and most popular. The stones are mostly cut for rings but can come in a range of jewelry from necklaces, bracelets, ankle bracelets and earrings and are very popular when sold in matching sets for gifts at Christmas or birthdays.


The Mystic Topaz is created when the stone is coated in a light titanium oxide film allowing the topaz to chance into different colors. After the process you can hold the topaz up to the light and you will see a rainbow of colors passing through the gem. This is a natural process that occurs within the minerals of the stone. When choosing to purchases Topaz you need to research it shop or website for its authenticity and make sure your not purchasing a synthetic stone.


To maintain your topaz jewelry and keep it in tip top condition you need to be carful not to expose the stone to harsh chemicals or solvents the stone is not that durable so long term exposure to harsh products could dramatically affect the quality and beauty of the stone. The exposure to chemicals can also affect the color of the stone which will compromise its value.


The demand for topaz is rising the passed few years which inevitably pushes up the price of the stone. People are looking for larger stones of above one carat which are quite costly to buy although cheap compared to the price of a diamond of the same size. Topaz is a very pretty stone and is very reasonably priced which is why it’s the number one choice when buying gifts for friends or loved ones. It is a very feminine stone with its wide and beautiful color range and is loved by women and girls alike all over the world. Before you buy do some research online to familiarize yourself with the various types of topaz stones, grades and price range before buying in a local store.