Blue Topaz

Topaz family

Blue Topaz jewelry

Etymology and history

The name "topaz" is derived (via Old French: Topace and Latin: Topazus) from the Greek Τοπάζιος (Τοpáziοs) or Τοπάζιον (Τοpáziοn), the ancient name of St. John's Island in the Red Sea which was difficult to find and from which a yellow stone (now believed to be chrysolite: yellowish olivine) was mined in ancient times; topaz itself (rather than topazios) wasn't really known about before the classical era.

Blue Topaz description

Blue topaz is the US state Texas' gemstone. Naturally occurring blue topaz is quite rare. Typically, colorless, gray or pale yellow and blue material is heat treated and irradiated to produce a more desired darker blue. Dive into the oceanic opulence of blue topaz jewelry. This brilliant gemstone is stunning in both gold and silver settings. Our blue topaz jewelry collection includes necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and more. The beautiful cool blue of the sky is captured in blue topaz. This pastel blue gem is a designer favorite since it is affordable and available in a wide range of gem shapes and sizes. Its bright and lively color looks right set in both yellow and white metals. You'll find that this versatile gem complements almost everything in your wardrobe, from browns and grays to vivid tones. Blue Topaz jewelry

Blue Topaz looks amazing, but when combined with gold and silver into blue topaz jewelry the appeal is multiplied. Because blue topaz has such an endless variety, the design potential is enormous and you can see this when you look at the amazing range of blue topaz sterling silver jewelry at the silverrush2000 site.

Occurrence

Topaz occurs in a wide range of colors including red, orange, peach, pink, gold, yellow, brown and clear and is found in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Russia. Naturally pale to medium blue topaz is enhanced by irradiation to produce a more intense blue color.