Asscher Cut White Topaz Gold Flash Sterling Silver Ring

Average Weight: 3.01g
Number of Gemstones: 3
Shape:    Fancy - Asscher Cut
Total Carat Weight: 3.61cts

Birthstone Month:
Blue Topaz is associated with the birthstone month of December.

History & Lore:
In 1902, famous diamond cutters, the Asscher Brothers of Holland, introduced the Asscher Cut.  It is also referred to as a square emerald cut.  The Asscher cut has cropped corners and stepped facets running parallel to the girdle, up to the table and down to the culet.  The cut was very popular in the 1920s.  Recently, the cut has become more popular.
Topaz has long been related to desire and the name is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word 'tapas' meaning heat, fire and passion. It is also said to have been derived from the Greek word 'topazos' or 'topazion', meaning “to search.” Topazion was also the name of an island in the Red Sea which is commonly known as Zebirget or St. John's Island in Egypt.
The Egyptians believed Topaz would protect them from harm because it was colored by the sun god Ra's golden arms. The Romans believed a similar theory and associated Topaz with their sun god, Jupiter.
Topaz has also been biblically referenced as one of the gemstones used to make the 'Breastplate of Judgment' worn by Aaron.
Topaz is said to increase the wearer’s intelligence, creativity and wisdom, and can enhance one's spiritual potential. It is also known to aid in meditation and in the divine manifestation of desired objects.
Topaz is said to bring physical and intellectual vigor, good health, and is said to offer protection against infectious diseases.
Topaz comes in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Its brilliance and clarity are its chief attractions. A hard stone, Topaz is very difficult to scratch, although it can be brittle. Imperial Topaz occurs naturally in colors ranging from a light golden yellow to deep reddish orange. Red and intense pink are the rarest and desirable colors for Topaz. A gem with these colors will command a relatively high price. Bright orange colored Topaz, also known as Imperial Topaz, falls into the moderate price range and is easier to find. Blue Topaz, having a low to moderate price range, is very popular.