Swiss Blue Topaz Star Cut 3Ct 10MM x 8MM
Non-returnable
$35.00 $40.00
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Many consumers know topaz as simply an inexpensive blue gem. They’re surprised to learn that its blue color is hardly ever natural: It’s almost always caused by treatment. They might also be surprised to know that topaz has so many more colors to offer gem lovers, including pinks and purples that rival the finest fancy sapphires.
Topaz is also pleochroic, meaning that the gem can show different colors in different crystal directionhttps://www.gia.edu/topaz-description#:~:text=special trade names.-,Imperial,-topaz is a
Topaz is allochromatic, which means that its color is caused by impurity elements or defects in its crystal structure rather than by an element of its basic chemical composition. The element chromium causes natural pink, red, and violet-to-purple colors in topaz. Imperfections at the atomic level in topaz crystal structure can cause yellow, brown, and blue color. Brown is a common topaz color, and the gem is sometimes mistakenly called “smoky quartz.”
Topaz actually has an exceptionally wide color range that, besides brown, includes various tones and saturations of blue, green, yellow, orange, red, pink, and purple. Colorless topaz is plentiful, and is often treated to give it a blue color The color varieties are often identified simply by hue name—blue topaz, pink topaz, and so forth—but there are also a couple of special trade names. Imperial topaz is a medium reddish orange to orange-red. This is one of the gem’s most expensive colors. Sherry topaz—named after the sherry wine—is a yellowish brown or brownish yellow to orange. Stones in this color range are often called precious topaz to help distinguish them from the similarly colored but less expensive citrine and smoky quartz.
Topaz is also pleochroic, meaning that the gem can show different colors in different crystal direction
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Seller Description: Swiss Blue Topaz
Size: 10 x 8mm 3ct
Cut: Oval
Design: Star
Color:Light Blue
Mineral:Topaz
Visual description:
This exquisite 10MM Swiss blue topaz is cut to perfection. Showing throughout the oval cuts the star design that shimmers in different lighting. The Swiss blue Topaz has a dark blue to light blue hue with a shimmering appeal to the observer; giving a high society elegance to a delicate outfit.
