A beautiful ring, made of 925 Sterling Silver featuring 2.32cts of gorgeous Mystic Raspberry Topaz, Rhodolite Garnet and White Topaz.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 4.26g
Number of Gemstones: 37
Shape: Octagon and Round
Total Carat Weight: 2.32cts
Birthstone Month:
Yellow Topaz is associated with the birthstone month of November and Blue Topaz is associated with the birthstone month of December.
History & 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 today 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. Topaz is sometimes coated, resulting in beautiful multi-colored Mystic Topaz.
Rhodolite Garnet
Birthstone Month:
Garnet is associated with the month of January.
History & Lore:
The name Garnet comes from the Latin word granatium which means “pomegranate”. Many believe that Garnet was likened to the pomegranate because its coloration is similar to the seeds of the fruit.
Rhodolite is derived
from the Greek 'rhodon', meaning “rose”, and the Greek 'lithos', meaning “stone”.
During the Middle Ages, Rhodolite was regarded as a stone of faith, truth and constancy.
It is believed that Noah used a huge Garnet to illuminate the night to help steer the ark to safety. Garnets have also been used by many explorers and travelers as they believed it gave protection to the wearer when journeying far from home.
Garnets have also been set in shields, armor, and buckles, by crusaders because they believed it gave protection from wounds and stopped bleeding. Many native tribes from North, Central, and South America wore Garnets to ward off evil influences and spirits.
The Hunzas used Garnet bullets to fend off the British troops during their quarrel of 1892, believing
it was stronger and more deadly than lead.
Garnet is said to be the stone of romantic love and passion, enhancing sensuality, sexuality, and intimacy. It is said to awaken creativity, positive energy, and self-confidence, and can bring success to one's career or business. Garnets have been thought to treat infectious diseases, blood poisoning, and heart and lung diseases. It is also a protective stone which is effective for protection
from evil and nightmares and one that can be used for spiritual healing. While Garnet is primarily associated with the root chakra, it is also effective at opening other chakras, depending upon the color of the stone in question.
Rhodolite Garnet is becoming increasingly rare because of both its popularity and the fact that current deposits are becoming exhausted. Prices tend to be more expensive in comparison to other Garnet varieties. It is a popular gemstone choice the world over because it is a natural, untreated gemstone that is generally affordable. The most desirable and sought-after stones display a well-balanced raspberry red color.