A stunning ring, made of 925 Sterling Silver featuring 1.90cts of beautiful Mercury Mystic Topaz and 0.27cts of Santa Terezinha Emerald.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 2.38g
Number of Gemstones: 13
Shape: Marquise and Round
Total Carat Weight: 2.17cts
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.
Emerald
Birthstone Month:
Emerald is the birthstone for the month of May.
History & Lore:
The name Emerald is believed to be derived from the Ancient Greek word
“smaragdos.” It was originally applied to a variety of green colored minerals and simply means “green stone.”
Emeralds were first mined in southern Cairo, Egypt before 2000 B.C., They continued to be mined there until about 1200 A.D. Queen Cleopatra of Egypt had a great love for the gem. This led to the mine being named “Cleopatra's Mine.”
Pliny, a Roman consular and writer wrote that “nothing is more intense than the green of Emerald.” He said that “sight is refreshed and restored by gazing upon the stone.” Following this advice, the Roman emperor Nero reportedly wore Emerald sunglasses while watching the gladiator matches.
Emeralds are said to provide peace and harmony and improve memory, intelligence, creativity and mental capacities. It is also said to implant and develop mutual love and loyalty in a relationship, and to ensure honesty and
success in dealings of business and other relationships. They have been used to protect and prevent a child from epilepsy. It is thought to cure irritations and diseases of the eye. It is also thought to strengthen the kidneys and heart.
Emeralds of Columbian origin are recognized as the finest and both Columbia and Brazil are today's major suppliers of the gemstone.
Many Emeralds today are enhanced with colorless oils or resins which reduce the visibility of the inclusions and improves the clarity of the stone. It is also known to sometimes improve the color. Emeralds can be cleaned in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft brush, then rinsed with warm water and patted
dry. You should never use an ultrasonic cleaner.