Topaz - an elegant stone of wisdom and sophistication

History and origin

There are two versions about the origin of the name of the mineral:

1. “Topaz” is translated from Sanskrit as “flame, fire, heat.” The first minerals found were probably golden-orange or red. They are still called fiery today.
2. The name of the stone was given by the island of Topazios (modern name - Zeberget) in the Red Sea. The ancient Roman historian Pliny the Elder says that a gem was mined there. According to other sources, this is how the mineral was named by sailors who were shipwrecked near the island.

Topaz
Outstanding specimens are kept in national museums: St. Petersburg (10-kilogram crystal), in Brazil (giant specimens weighing 31 and 50 kg).

Where are the stones mined?

Until the 18th century, blue topazes were predominantly on the market. A little later, deposits of pink minerals were discovered in the Urals, which very quickly became popular throughout the world. The Kochkarsky mine produced purple, crimson and pink gems, which became the real pride of this deposit.

The deposits of these stones in the Urals have almost completely exhausted themselves. In Russia today, the main supplier of pink topazes is Transbaikalia. The same gems are mined in Ukraine, Pakistan, Brazil, and India.

Physicochemical characteristics

Topaz is a second-level semi-precious stone. A highly transparent mineral, comparable in hardness to diamond or corundum. The description of the stone always includes color.

The high density determines the characteristics of the stones as “heavy weights”. This is how the Ural miners dubbed them.

Story

For thousands of years, people found only blue, gold or smoky topazes. The Renaissance added pink. Their beauty was not immediately appreciated, only after learning how to cut them.

Pink and golden gems were fashionable in Russia, but their Ural reserves quickly dried up. There are cheap smoky and milky ones left. Even ordinary wealthy people could afford them. Chance and ingenuity helped. The wife of the Ural artisan Volokolamov dropped an earring with a yellowish stone into the dough.

The loss was discovered when the baked goods were cut. It was discovered that the gem had turned a magnificent pink. The husband thought of putting a batch of cheap grayish stones into the oven. At the end of the day, he received pink splendor, made the capital's fashionistas happy, and got rich along the way.

Place of extraction

There are enough gem deposits on the planet. The main supplier is Brazil. There are minerals of all colors, including rare blue, red and imperial. This is where the five-ton record-breaking giant comes from.

In Russia, multi-colored stones are found in the Urals and Transbaikalia. The main European deposits are concentrated in Germany. The Schneckestein mine (Saxon Vosges) produces golden, green and colorless stones. They are classified as Saxon diamonds, after the name of the mine.

White and golden specimens are produced by Sri Lanka.

Where are the stone deposits located?

In Russia, the traditional place for topaz mining is the Ural Mountains. It is no coincidence that they received the figurative name “Ural diamonds.” This may seem incredible, but it is in the Urals that you can find specimens whose weight often exceeds tens of kilograms. At the same time, they are famous for their high quality and purity. Here they find not only blue topaz, but also stones of other colors and their shades: dark purple, brown, greenish and even completely colorless or transparent, which can acquire a brighter color during man-made processing.

In Ukraine, on the territory of Volyn, a topaz stone was found that weighed as much as 117 kilograms. Volyn specimens can be seen in many famous world collections and as museum exhibits.

Abroad, minerals are found on the island of Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Brazil.

Varieties and colors

Nature often creates yellow varieties of topaz. There are red, purple, blue, colorless and rainbow. Dorozh pink, originally from Pakistan. The real find is a gem in a “shirt,” that is, wrapped in a grayish film. The color of topazes is determined by impurities and defects in the crystal lattice.

The coloring is clean, without haze or haze.

Colorless

White or silvery stones are a common type. They lie shallow. The sun clears them of color, making them transparent.

Colorless topaz

Source material for obtaining colored topazes. Legal affordable diamond competitor. The properties of topaz imitate their versatility, iridescent color, depth, and purity. The white crystal looks like a diamond, which is used by unscrupulous jewelers. For example, it turned out that the huge diamond, the “star” of the Portuguese crown, was colorless topaz.

Light blue, blue

Exquisite, regal stone. It can be natural or refined. The commercial types of blue topaz available on the market are:

• Sky Blue - light, the most affordable;
• Swiss Blue - darker and more expensive; specimens of natural origin slow down aging. Women give any money for them;
• London Blue - dark blue or blue crystals; The deeper the color, the more expensive. London stone is cut in a special way. It is not particularly popular among Russians, unlike Europeans. Sometimes London Blue and Sapphire are confused.

Blue Topaz
Deep blue is rare in nature, and technologists make up for the shortage by irradiating colorless stones. The resulting inky color of topaz is lightened by heat treatment.

Irradiated specimens are kept in special conditions for several months until the radiation level drops to a safe level.

Yellow

A group of minerals of yellow, brown, golden-greenish shades. Inexpensive, popular with astrologers and lithotherapists. They are widespread in India, where they were the first to establish their medicinal value.

Yellow topaz

Golden topaz is used as gifts for rulers. Specimens whose rich yellow or fiery color gradually turns into blue are valuable.

Pink

A rare variety, along with red ones, it is considered one of the most expensive.

Red topaz is valued for its impossibility of counterfeiting: no technology can make the crystal turn red while remaining transparent.

Pink Topaz

Green

A sought-after collectible. The green stone’s atypical color is due to aluminum silicate and radiation.

The crystals have a soft velvety sheen, without brightness. They are designed for luxury jewelry worn in the evening. They ended up in the crowns of rulers.

Green topaz

The degree of purity of the color of topaz is used to judge its origin: haze or cloudiness means artificial processing, which reduces the value.

"Mystic" topaz

Multicolor is created by the characteristics of the crystal lattice: light is refracted in different ways, creating shades.

"Mystic" topaz

It may become rainbow after treatment. The technology was patented at the end of the 20th century. The colorless mineral is irradiated and then coated with a microlayer of gold or titanium. An iridescent iridescence is created, visible in any light.

The stone shines like a diamond.

Smoky

In fact, this is rauchtopaz - a type of quartz, which, due to its smoky hue, is mistakenly classified as topaz. The name is fixed in everyday life and commercial classification. Fashionistas love it for its non-trivial range, from gray to brown.

Ring with smoky topaz

Black

The rarest variety, considered a magical attribute.

Bracelet with black topaz

Royal

The second name is imperial. There is no standard for the color of the species; most jewelers consider the orange-brown color scheme to be the standard.

Royal Topaz

Description of the topaz stone

Under the influence of solar rays, topaz can change its color.
The mineral is in great demand not only because of its amazing attractiveness. Topaz is also endowed with healing and magical qualities. It is an aluminum fluorosilicate and is transparent. This is a fairly hard stone, in which it competes only with diamonds and corundum. It has a vitreous luster and a wide color range.

When purchasing jewelry, you must take into account that topaz is afraid of exposure to sunlight. They will not affect the structure, but will lead to burnout. If a mineral has lost its color as a result of wear, do not despair. There is a method to restore its color. To do this, it must be left in complete darkness for several days.

The popularity and demand of the stone, as well as its respectable cost, are due to the fact that it has virtually no internal defects. This is a durable and elegant gem. His color palette is amazing. In addition, topaz is characterized by great strength. For this reason, the Ural miners called the mineral “heavy weight”.

To leave scratches on the surface of topaz, you will need a diamond. No metal can cope with such a task. It is noteworthy that the huge diamond that crowned the crown of the Portuguese monarch turned out to actually be colorless topaz.

The most common examples are yellow ones. However, in nature there are also specimens of red, purple, blue, golden yellow, colorless and rainbow shades. Pink stones are most valued. They are mostly mined in Pakistan.

The greatest rarity and real rarity is topaz in a “shirt”. We are talking about gems covered with a smoky film. The shade of the stone depends on the amount and presence of impurities of one or another element. Defects associated with the structure of the crystal lattice also affect color.

Medicinal properties

Lithotherapists use the healing properties of topaz based on the color of the stone.

Colorless

The stone strengthens the immune system, nerves, and stabilizes emotions. Improves metabolism, neutralizes hormonal imbalances and colds. Suitable for insomnia, anemia, women's problems.

Yellow

The necklace is effective in treating the throat and lungs. Wearing a pendant relieves asthma, gastrointestinal problems, and calms the nerves. Yellow stone is indicated for people with mental disorders, excessively emotional or suicidal tendencies.

Blue

A necklace or beads have a positive effect on the thyroid gland, reducing the risk of Graves' disease. The stone is indispensable for women: it helps to conceive a child, restores women's health. Cures depression, hypertension and asthma.

Smoky

Rauchtopaz makes you sleep soundly and sends prophetic dreams. Neutralizes stress and unnecessary emotions.

Topazes improve appetite, so people on a diet need to be careful with them.

Topaz is one of the 12 most powerful healing stones, an attribute of the thousand-year-old Indian practice of Ayurveda. Properties are enhanced in silver.

The influence of Pink Topaz on the signs of the Zodiac

This stone, like many others, affects a person in different ways. This happens because everyone has a different character and zodiac sign. He can help some, protect others, and warn others.

The influence of topaz on zodiac signs:

1. For Aries, the crystal gives wisdom and the ability to use the knowledge that he possesses.
2. Thanks to the mineral, a sign like Taurus can sort itself out. It will help you set life priorities and protect yourself from the evil eye.
3. For Gemini, the stone allows you to learn to control your actions and emotions.
4. With its help, Cancer is able to think about and make important life decisions.
5. Topaz allows Leos to open their feelings to others.
6. Thanks to the crystal, the Virgo sign can make vital decisions.
7. Libras, with the help of topaz, can learn to love and believe in true friendships.
8. Scorpios become more confident under its influence.
9. For Sagittarius, the mineral will allow you to make decisions and clearly move towards your goal.
10. It protects Capricorn from various evil spirits and evil people.
11. Topaz will allow Aquarius to find their soulmate.
12. For Pisces, the stone will help strengthen the psyche and health in general.

Pink Topaz affects absolutely each of the above zodiac signs.

Therefore, if you want to achieve something, then you can safely use it for this. Moreover, it also serves as a good amulet.

But you should know that you don’t need to use its properties too often. After all, some zodiac signs have the ability to get used to the action of the stone. As a result, they cannot exist without it.

Magic properties

Esotericists have found that the magical properties of natural topaz depend on the color.

Blue

The first most important mineral marker of poisons in drinks: if poison is mixed in, the stone will change color.

Suitable as a talisman for successful people or people in love. Activates and sharpens compassion, kindness, high aspirations. Attracts people, helping to understand each other. Helps researchers seeking to unravel a complex case or get to the bottom of the truth.

May cause strife. They determine the owner’s mood and their compatibility.

Sailors believe that the mineral will calm the storm. The Crusaders brought it from the East as a gift to their lady love. Blue topaz helps to calm down after emotional shock or moderate ardor.

Yellow

The magic of a gold-colored stone attracts money. Amulets help to recognize lies or uncover conspiracies.

Yellow topaz

The golden crystal makes the owner peaceful and calm.

Green

It attracts the negativity surrounding the owner. The magical properties of the stone will help a person who is haunted by causeless anxiety.

Colorless

Such topaz can be safely worn by those who are absent-minded, unable to concentrate and express thoughts clearly to people. A pebble will help you get ready. A talisman with it is an effective protective measure.

Pink, red

The main meaning of the stone is to create an aura of security, to “force” a person to believe in himself.

This is a talisman for a woman: it awakens romantic feelings, making partners mutually attractive.

The owner of a tea rose-colored crystal becomes an example that people who do not want to be such need to take into account.

Smoky

Rauchtopaz puts you in a state of meditation, so it is not recommended for dreamers: with this stone they will break away from reality.

Smoky stone smoothes out the anger of the owner or his interlocutor. If your boss called you on the carpet, you should decorate yourself with products with topaz or put the mineral in your pocket.

The value of smoky topaz as an assistant in finding money work or starting your own business has been tested.

Smoky Topaz
Does not tolerate liars: such people should consider whether topaz is suitable for them personally.

"Mystic"

An attribute of yogis who consider the mystical crystal to be in tune with the highest chakra Sahasrara. Used as a means of unity with the cosmic mind, achieving vision.

Black

It is believed that the black crystal sharpens the intuition of the owner. He will be able to subjugate others and “guess” conspiracies.

Topaz helps people who want to get rich honestly.

Any topaz is the patron of explorers, businessmen and travel enthusiasts.

The power of the crystal is regulated by the Moon. The brightness, healing and magical properties of natural topaz are maximum during the full moon.

Ladies appreciate the precious magic stone topaz. They are confident that the mineral will preserve their attractiveness, help them become a mother and bring them closer to their spouse.

Topaz is a stone of fidelity. The owner (or mistress) of jewelry can be sure that their significant other will not go anywhere.

The mineral is called a “heavyweight” not only for its physical weight. The pebble is capable of imposing its “thoughts” on its owner, even subjugating it to itself.

Topaz as a healing and magical stone

During the Middle Ages, it was believed that this stone contained miraculous power, thanks to which one could recognize whether there was poison in food or drinks. There are still legends that if food or drink is poisoned, topaz changes its color. This is probably why it was most often used to decorate the cups of emperors and other important persons.

Topazes are still used to make amulets and amulets to this day. The magical properties of blue topaz lie not only in the fact that it can give its owner a sign in case of danger of poisoning. If the person who wears the stone is honest and his conscience is clear, he will receive invaluable help from the mineral in solving the most difficult life situations.

The wonderful properties of topaz can help pacify the sea elements, which is why sailors especially value it. The magic of the stone will always help you avoid getting caught in a strong storm, and if the ship has lost its course in the fog, it will help you find the right path. Medieval crusading knights often presented blue topaz to their ladies as a gift - as a sign that the lady would always remember her chosen one during his wanderings to distant lands.

Proponents of such a trend as lithotherapy (treatment of diseases with the help of stones) argue that the blue variety of topaz is designed to be responsible for the safety and health of the immune system. From a psychological point of view, it helps to get rid of despondency and even deep depressive states. The mineral can be used to successfully cure sore throats, infertility and bone diseases.

This stone is often talked about as a good remedy for calming the nervous system as a whole, which helps prevent dangerous diseases such as heart attack and stroke. Wearing blue topaz helps restore vision, as well as sound and healthy sleep.

Who is suitable according to their zodiac sign?

Astrologers have found that topaz is ideal for Scorpios according to their zodiac sign. As a talisman it is suitable for everyone except Aquarius.

Different zodiac signs need stones of their own color:

• Gemini - yellow or golden;
• Scorpio - blue or lilac;
• Leo - yellow, red or purple-violet;
• Cancer - blue, blue or green;
• Virgo - yellow, lilac, greenish or brown;
• Capricorn - transparent purple, brown and greenish;
• Aries - golden, red or purple;
• Taurus is blue.

According to Pavel Globa, topaz forces the owner to take a closer look at what is happening and people, to trust premonitions or signs. However, it is capable of bringing chaos into the owner’s private life or destroying it.

Even if the stone suits the horoscope, people with large families should refuse its services.

Regardless of the zodiac sign, the owner's attitude should be positive.

(“+++” – fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – is strictly contraindicated)

Characteristics of Pink Topaz

The stone has a beautiful pink color and a uniform structure. Its medicinal properties are known to many peoples. It is similar in density to diamond. Pink topaz also has a high level of transparency. The crystal can also be yellow, red, blue or any other color.

If you decide to purchase earrings or a ring that uses topaz, you should know that it is susceptible to sunlight. Its structure is preserved, but excessive exposure to the sun can affect the quality of the color. The stone may become lighter than it was originally, or even lose its color over time. But don't panic, pink topaz may regain its color. To do this, you just need to place it in a dark place.

The price for this stone is quite high. Why is this so? And this is due to the fact that pink topaz has absolutely no internal defects, it is very durable and elegant. It is almost impossible to scratch or break the mineral. This can only be done with the help of a crystal such as diamond.

Pink topaz is quite rare and can only be found in Pakistan. This is where the places where it is mined are concentrated. The person who becomes its owner will gain a friend for many years.

Where is it used?

The best precious topazes are in demand by jewelers. This is the main area of ​​use of the stone.

Jewelry

The cost of a mineral is determined by color: the most expensive are pink, red, blue, light blue and polychrome - from $350 per carat or $1,750 per gram. Yellowish ones are estimated at $25–70, “London blue” — $10–15 per carat.

Transparent examples of jewelry topaz with inclusions, two- and multi-color crystals are valued. For example, with wine-yellow and blue zoning.

When choosing a cut, craftsmen focus on the color of the stone:

• pink or brown - stepped oval or combined;
• blue or yellow - diamond;
• specimens with inclusions - cabochon.

The cost of jewelry is determined by the quality of the topaz and the price of the metal of the frame.

Stone cutting art

The mineral is used by stone cutters. Cameos (convex relief images on stone) are especially good. A large transparent gem is used for expensive artifacts worth hundreds of carats.

Blue Topaz

Processing is made difficult by the hardness and vulnerability of the stone to splitting.

Collection material

Any colorless, large, well-shaped crystal is attractive as an exhibit in personal mineralogical collections.

Other areas

The solid mineral has found application in industry, but is rarely used due to its high cost. For example, for grinding problematic areas and in metallurgy.

Variety

Natural gemstone is mostly colorless. Subtle or saturated shades are formed due to impurities of chemical elements in the mineral.

Blue Topaz

It differs from other types in its aristocratic shade. A similar stone, weighing 300 grams, belonged to Alexander I. Ural topaz has always been valued not as a cutting material, but as a collection piece of unsurpassed beauty. There are unprocessed stones that have become a real asset to mineralogical collections.

Yellow tint

There are from golden to brownish tones of the gem. Crystals of such tones are the most numerous and are mined in many countries around the world. The yellowness of the mineral is due to chemical impurities in aluminum ore. Deposits of minerals of delightful wine and golden yellow shades are located in Western Ukraine.

Pink crystal

Expensive and rare copy. It is valued alongside luxury jewelry. The red shades of the mineral are also held in high esteem by collectors and treasure connoisseurs. Natural stones of pinkish or reddish-orange shades are expensive, so imitations began to appear on the world market, the price of which is several times lower.

White Topaz

In the distant past it was called the “Siberian diamond”. His fame was short-lived, but very loud; his beauty was admired in Russia and abroad. Amazing works made from gems were considered an alternative to diamond, although they were significantly lower in price. Due to its density and hardness, it is indestructible - it is a durable treasure.

Green mineral

It arose due to the natural effects of radiation, as a result of which its natural color was formed. In the natural environment, such a specimen is quite rare; collectors often hunt for the gem. Unique examples of green tones are equated to emeralds in purity, beauty and brilliance.

London blue

This color of the mineral is popular in Europe and the States. Blue topaz often undergoes exquisite cuts, for which jewelers highly value it. This color goes perfectly with the noble white metal. The compatibility of the mineral with transparent stones very advantageously emphasizes the magnificent blue of topaz.

Imperial

This is an orange-colored gem with a pinkish tint. Similar specimens are found in Brazil. Yellow-orange, pink-purple crystals are mined from the same deposits. Therefore, these shades are sometimes classified in this high category. Yellow nuggets are thermally obtained a noble shade of pink topaz.

Gemstone jewelry is chosen for several reasons. The crystal may be suitable for whom based on character, style, mood or internal state.

How to spot a fake

The mineral is popular, but it is counterfeited. More often, varieties of saturated tones - rare and expensive - “suffer”.

Instead of topaz, they offer imitations:

• glass;
• cheap gems;
• ennobled specimens.

Blue topaz
You can establish the origin at home:

• Rub the pebble on the wool. If hair or ash starts to stick to it, the stone is natural. Sensitive people say that their fingers tingle when touched.
• Topaz can scratch crystal or quartz, but only diamond can scratch it.
• Unlike glass, stone is cold and does not immediately heat up in your hands.
• If there is a solution of methylene iodide in the house, a sample is dipped into it. The real one will drown, the artificial one will float.
• The tones of natural minerals are gentle and intelligent. Refined specimens - natural, but irradiated stones - are toxic and garish. They are supplied with many imported topaz products. Imitation can be recognized only on special equipment.
• Natural ones are endowed with defects and cracks; a smooth surface means a fake.

The listed methods provide a preliminary assessment. A specialist is guaranteed to detect a fake and determine the origin of the stone.

Description

Pink topaz is a second-level precious mineral. Specimens of a pure shade are equal in value to diamonds and rubies, that is, stones of the highest level. The range of colors is from the most delicate pinkish to red. The coloring is clean, without haze or haze.

The color is created by the crystalline structure and chromium impurities. The 19th-century English dandy writer Oscar Wilde compared the pink topaz stone to the eyes of a wood pigeon. The color depends on the location of extraction and the depth of the rock. The closer to the sun, the more transparent and lighter the stones.

Most of the topazes in this range on the market are refined. In the old days they were fired in quartz sand. Today technologies have changed, but not the essence of the process.

How to wear and care

To ensure that jewelry remains attractive, it requires proper care and careful use.

Care

Topaz is durable, the rules for caring for it are similar to other gems:

1. Household chemicals will damage jewelry, so jewelry (especially a ring or bracelet) should be removed when cooking, cleaning, or washing.
2. “Mystic” topaz requires special care: its coating is vulnerable to reagents.
3. One blow can split this stone.
4. To prevent topaz from fading, it is better to wear earrings or other jewelry when your hair is done and makeup is applied.
5. The rich color of a burnt stone is restored by storing the jewelry in a tightly closed box for several days or wrapping it in a light-proof fabric.

To clean jewelry, immerse it in a warm solution of soap or detergent for 15–20 minutes and brush with a soft brush. Dried and sent to the box.

Earrings with blue topaz

To rid the talismans of negative energy, they are immersed in cold water for a day, which is immediately poured out after the procedure.

Wearing

Jewelry with topaz is intended for evening or intimate appearances: in the sun, stones, especially ennobled ones, become dull or discolored.

Topaz amulets are taken to work, on visits, or worn at home:

• rings or a ring on the index finger of the working hand relieve women from infertility and increase male strength;
• a brooch, pendant or pendant makes the owner more cheerful, solves insoluble problems;
• Topaz in gold is suitable for mature or older creative people if they have lost their inspiration.

For the frame, use yellow gold, silver or cupronickel.

When combined with other stones, topaz retains its properties as a magical stone.

Storage

It is better to place the jewelry in a soft inside box or casket, each separately, or wrap it in a soft cloth.

Jewelry with mineral

Jewelry topaz does not leave anyone indifferent; it will add nobility to any, even the simplest image. It is known that the cost of jewelry depends on the quality of the crystal, what metal is used and the presence of other stones. Luckily, there are an abundance of treasures for sale to suit every budget.

• gold earrings with blue topaz, weighing 24.03 carats, cost $730;
• a gold bracelet with small gems, weighing 9.53 g, costs $800;
• 585 gold ring with blue topaz, total weight reaches 9 g, costs $800.

The jewelry work of these products is high-class, so the jewelry looks like a real work of art.

Read more about jewelry with Topaz: Read the article

PROPERTIES OF TOPAZ

Topazes found in various amulets at sites of primitive people indicate that people were aware of the magical properties of the mineral. It is credited with healing and protective properties.

In ancient developed civilizations, jewelry with such gems was considered a symbol of wisdom and prudence. To date, they have not lost their magical power.

Medicinal and Ayurvedic

Natural topaz is found in medical treatises of Antiquity.

Ancient doctors used stones to treat poisoning and infections.

Pestilence and plague avoided the owners of these jewelry.

The harmonious and calm color of the mineral helps to calm the nervous system.

In traditional Indian medicine, topazes have taken pride of place among the twelve main medicinal minerals. The color of the mineral is responsible for the area of ​​​​medicinal application:

• Yellow is responsible for the respiratory and digestive system;
• Asthma and sore throat are treated thanks to yellow or golden topaz;
• Red – circulatory system and joints;
• Suitable for treating women's problems associated with pregnancy;
• Transparent corrects hormonal problems;
• Blue helps with epilepsy;
• The green tint is intended to treat vision problems.

Magical and Zodiac

During the time that humanity has become familiar with the mineral, the following magical properties of topaz have been discovered:

• Protection from the evil eye and damage caused by ill-wishers;
• Loyalty to your lover;
• Strengthening oratory, which was especially appreciated by diplomats and politicians;
• Achieving balance and harmony within the owners;
• Help in stressful situations up to complete invulnerability for them.

It is important to know: only natural stones have such power, and fake or synthetic ones can even cause harm.

It is worth remembering which zodiac signs topaz is suitable for:

• Astrologers agree: topaz is best suited for SCORPIO.
• The decisiveness and prudence of SCORPIO is ideally emphasized by this mineral, and possible conflict can come to naught thanks to the pacifying properties of the stone.
• Any color is suitable for SCORPIO, but it is advisable to wear blue - it copes better with curbing emotions.
• Of course, this does not mean that only SCORPIO can wear topaz. Other zodiac signs are able to benefit from the stone.
• For example, SAGITTARIUS can cultivate gentleness, calmness and goodwill.
• PISCES and TAURUS should choose a different gem, as it can bring some disharmony into their daily lives.

How to care for stone

Owners of jewelry with topaz may experience loss of color and clouding of the stone. This is due to improper care and wear. The fact is that the stone is afraid of heat and sunlight, and under the influence of these factors it loses its color. This happens especially quickly with refined bright gems, such as London Blue, because they received their rich color artificially. Therefore, it is recommended to wear topaz jewelry only in the evening.

A sharp temperature change also has a negative effect on the stone. If you take jewelry out of a warm room into the cold, microcracks form in the gems and they become cloudy.

Cleaning topaz is a responsible and not the easiest process; you should not do the following:

1. Use abrasive cleaning products containing chlorine. The consequences of such cleaning may be scratches and a change in the color of the stone.
2. Do not allow water to get into the jewelry if the stone is attached with glue. Otherwise, it should be washed with distilled or filtered water without chlorine.
3. Try to restore topaz to its original color on your own. Incorrect heating of the stone and any other influences can lead to complete discoloration and the appearance of defects.

Topaz, although durable, is a very fragile gem due to its perfect cleavage. It should be protected from sudden mechanical influences, as a result of which it may crack.

Stones that are firmly fixed in the setting can be cleaned at home, keeping in mind the precautions described above. To clean silver topaz jewelry, use:

1. Toothpaste, which is applied with a soft brush to a previously slightly moistened product, and then rinsed with water.
2. Wine vinegar (no other types of vinegar). It is diluted in a ratio of 5-8 drops per 250 milliliters of water and the decoration is soaked in the solution for 30 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and polish with a soft cloth soaked in alcohol.
3. Special pastes sold in jewelry stores. Follow the instructions.

Gold items with topaz are cleaned using baby liquid soap and ammonia. Add a few drops of soap and ammonia to a container with warm, non-chlorinated water. The jewelry is soaked in this solution for an hour, washed with warm water and wiped with a soft cloth.

It is better to entrust the cleaning of jewelry with topaz set on glue to a jeweler. If this is not possible, then you can very carefully clean the stone with a cotton swab slightly moistened with alcohol or vodka and polish it with a soft cloth.

Compatibility with other stones

It is better not to combine topaz, a mineral of the air element, with water stones: together they create unpleasant vibrations.

Bracelet with pink topaz

According to the research of Pavel Globa, due to informational and planetary incompatibility, topaz conflicts with diamond and rock crystal.

Where is it used?

The only area of ​​use of the stone is jewelry.

Ennoblement

Almost all pink stones were originally milky, yellowish, gray. The color was obtained by going through a refining procedure, that is, heat treatment. If the technology is followed, the color will be UV resistant and the stone will be durable.

Refined pink specimens are more expensive than natural blue or blue ones.

The color of the topaz will tell you whether the stone has been refined: if violet or blue is noticed, it means the gem has been treated.

Pendant with pink topaz
In the trade they are called heated.

Range

Jewelry with pink topaz is presented in two types: with natural stones or refined (heated). Almost the entire assortment of jewelry stores is heated stones.

Natural crystals are encased in platinum or 750-carat gold and combined with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.

Gold earrings with diamond and pink topaz

Greta are framed in silver or 585-carat gold and complemented with colorless Swarovski crystals, rock crystal, cubic zirconia, semi-precious garnet, rhodolite, and chrysolite.

Silver earrings with pink topaz and cubic zirconia

Price

Pink topaz gemstone, like blue or golden yellow, is considered the most valuable among topaz.

The price of a natural pink gemstone starts at $300 per carat.

The most expensive are imperials. For rich pink or with a predominance of scarlet shades, they pay $500–3,500 per carat.

Cost of silver jewelry:

• ring - $30–60;
• earrings - $50–70;
• bracelet - $200–400.

Gold jewelry is three times more expensive.

Talismans and amulets

Energy allows you to use the magical properties of topaz both as an amulet and as a talisman.

A brooch, ring or bracelet in a yellow frame will attract good luck in business, career, and a well-paid job. This is the patron saint of scientists, businessmen, and travelers.

It softens anger, no matter how strong it may be, which is why they take it with them if the boss calls them “on the carpet.”

An amulet made of yellow crystal will help detect lies and uncover conspiracies.

Red and pink are suitable for anyone who needs help on the path of love. Creative people of advanced age will find a stone set in gold useful - it will spur inspiration.

White topazes have the properties of a protector and guardian of clarity of thought.

The stone is unusual, it must get used to the owner. The acquaintance is considered successful if the mineral has slightly changed its shade.

Healing properties

Ring with green topaz
First of all, the gem effectively treats diseases of the nervous system, as well as the digestive organs. It is often recommended to be worn for anorexia or bulimia. The gem also helps to overcome stomach ulcers, colitis, and gastritis.

Some lithotherapists prescribe treatment with topaz for eye diseases. To do this, it is recommended to peer into the depths of the crystal for ten to fifteen minutes every day.

Depending on the color of the stone, its properties may vary. Thus, golden minerals activate the processes of fracture regeneration and wound healing. Blue and blue - help to recover faster after strokes and cure migraines.

Transparent stone strengthens the immune system and serves as a good prevention of seasonal diseases. Brown, pink, red promote stable remission in mental illnesses.

Like other stones, topaz works best when gemstone treatment is combined with medication. If a lithotherapist prohibits you from taking medications and seeing traditional doctors in parallel with lithotherapy sessions, then this is most likely a charlatan.

Product care

Topaz is durable, but requires careful handling.

1. The structure of the stone is such that it is easy to chip or split from any blow.
2. Household chemicals are destructive, so jewelry should be removed from hands while doing housework.
3. The color of the stone will fade from proximity to cosmetics, therefore, jewelry is put on last.
4. They wear jewelry in the evening, and during the day they carefully protect it from the sun so that the stones do not fade or become discolored.
5. To clean, leave in a warm solution of water and soap or detergent for half an hour.

Storing topaz is the same as for other precious stones - each separately in a soft wrapper.

Physical properties

Faceted topaz
It is not enough to know what blue topaz looks like; you also need to know the distinctive physical properties of this mineral, so that if you buy it, you do not give money for a fake. A distinctive feature of the mineral is its hardness. On the Mohs scale, topaz scores an 8 and is second only to diamond. Despite its hardness, the gem lends itself well to processing. Jewelers polish it and cut it. After processing, the edges become brighter and more saturated.

Blue topaz is also called “heavyweight” due to its rather impressive density indicators. This indicator allows even a person without special knowledge to distinguish a natural gem from a cheaper analogue. Glass and quartz, which are often passed off as jewelry, are much lighter.

Blue topaz is a semi-precious mineral. Many people mistakenly call it precious, but this is a misconception. The mineral acquires an expensive appearance and shimmering edges after cutting and polishing. Craftsmen put a lot of time and effort into the original sample so that it looks like a real star in jewelry.

Knowing all these characteristics of the mineral, you can independently choose an accessory with a gem for yourself or buy a stone simply as a talisman.

Therapeutic effect

The mineral is considered healing and helps on the physical and mental plane.

European practices

For the Middle Ages it was the number one remedy for poisoning. Blue topaz was placed in a glass or royal bowls were decorated with it. It was believed that the poison in such a vessel would cause the drink to change color.

They were used to treat diseases ranging from poor eyesight to the plague. Today, healers have discovered that topaz:

• improves sleep quality, therefore useful for insomnia or frequent sudden awakenings;
• heals blood vessels, reduces blood pressure, eliminates migraines;
• improves digestion;
• resists depression;
• optimizes metabolism, which means slowing down aging;
• increases stress resistance;
• treats female infertility;
• useful for diseases of the gallbladder, spleen, liver;
• stops bleeding;
• relieves exacerbations of bronchial asthma;
• worn around the neck, protects against colds;
• helps with bone ailments.

Topaz and the value of the stone as a healer will be appreciated even by healthy people seeking to strengthen their immune system.

What Ayurveda says

Traditional Indian medicine knows everything about topaz and lists it as one of the 12 main minerals with strong healing properties. She agrees with the Europeans, but clarifies that the area of ​​healing depends on what color the topaz is:

• yellow – throat, asthma, stomach, respiratory tract;
• yellow, blue - excitement, poor sleep, nightmares;
• blue – epilepsy;
• white – psychological attitude;
• red – joints, spine, women’s problems: infertility, cycle disorders, difficult pregnancy;
• transparent, yellow – disruptions at the hormonal level, topaz of this color sharpens the taste;
• yellow, green – contemplation gives rest to tired eyes;

Pendants and earrings are strong amulets against colds that increase immunity. In the East it is a stone of yogis.

Science does not recognize the healing effects of the mineral, however, people use this addition to their usual medications.