Turn your jewellery into works of art with a natural topaz stone in a refined shade of Swiss blue. It is square-shaped, with dimensions of 4.80 x 4.80 mm and a weight of 0.70 carats. Topaz is known for its distinctive brilliance, and this Swiss Blue variant adds a touch of elegance and sophistication. With its clarity and no visible inclusions, this semi-precious stone exudes brightness and adds a special charm to any piece of jewellery. Treated to enhance its natural beauty, this topaz originates from Brazil, bringing with it a rich history and authenticity in every detail.
Whether you're looking to add a touch of sophistication to your existing jewellery or create something completely new, the Natural Blue Swiss Topaz is the perfect choice to highlight your uniqueness and personal sophistication. Look for the authentic beauty of nature in this captivating gem!
Topaz, also called "Saxon diamond" (from the Saxons), with its orthorhombic crystallization system, is a mineral in the gemstone category with the chemical composition Al2SiO4(OH, F)2. Hydroxyl ions (-OH) can combine with different concentrations of fluorides, which results in the large number of varieties of topaz.
Topaz changes colour to greenish-brown or reddish by gamma irradiation, electron bombardment or heating. Although it has a hardness of 8, it has good cleavage (splits easily), which makes it difficult to process. It occurs in the characteristic form of prismatic crystallization or as a lumpy mass. Frequently associated with beryl, tourmaline and apatite in an acidic granite or pegmatite magmatic rock, it can also be found in metamorphic gneissic rocks (Brazil).
Places where topaz has been discovered include Brazil, the Czech Republic, Norway, Sweden, Japan, Mexico, the USA, Sri Lanka, Burma and Pakistan. In the past, topazes were found in Germany, in Saxony, on the Snail Mountain in Vogtland, where polished topazes from the time of August the Hard were found, which are today kept in the "Green Room" in Dresden and by the English Crown. Topaz is frequently used as a valuable gemstone. The largest topaz found to date is a 271 kg crystal, and the largest worked (polished) topaz weighs 4.2 kg. According to accounts by the Roman naturalist Plinius, the mineral's name comes from the island of Topazos' in the Red Sea. In fact, no topaz was found there, but olivine, with which it was confused. Another source of the name comes from the Sanskrit word tapas, meaning 'fire'. In 1740, a topaz was fixed in the Portuguese crown; it was called "Diamond of Braganza," and it is believed that it is indeed a diamond Blue Swiss topaz is obtained by treating white topaz; it does not exist in nature in the form in which it is known. All varieties of blue topaz are obtained by a technical procedure that involves processing white topaz.
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