A lovely ring, set into 925 Sterling Silver with 4.77cts of beautiful Candy Pink Topaz and 0.08cts of glistening White Topaz from Nigeria.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 2.76g
Number of Gemstones: 3
Shape: Round
Total Carat Weight: 4.85cts
Birthstone Month:
Blue Topaz is associated with the birthstone month of December.
History and Lore:
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 know 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 Judgement' 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.
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