Kate Middleton Peridot, Blue Topaz & Diamond Earrings Kate Middleton – hoop blue topaz earrings Kate Middleton White Topaz and Diamond Stud Earrings Kate Middleton has a couple more of topaz earrings that she loves to wear in public. Kate Middleton – drop white topaz earrings Many assumed that these were diamond, but they were actually made of white topaz. If you glimpsed any of the engagement photos with Prince William you saw beautiful drop earrings. This exquisite gemstone has a famous royal advocate in the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. The November birthstone is used to enhance spirituality, promote wisdom and cut through troubles and confusion. The topaz is believed to balance emotions and thoughts and bring us a harmonious lifestyle. The pre-cut El-Dorado crystal tipped the scales at a mind-blowing 37kg. Originally, El-Dorado, was discovered in 1984 in mineral-rich Minas Gerais, Brazil. It weighs a whopping 31,000 carats (6.2kg). The “El-Dorado Topaz” is the largest faceted topaz. Other sources include Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Nigeria, Germany, Mexico and the U.S., mainly California, Utah and New Hampshire. Brazil is still the largest producer of quality topaz. Since the discovery of large topaz deposits in Brazil in the mid-19th century, topaz has become much more affordable and widely available. Blue topaz became an official gemstone of Texas in 1969-the same year Utah adopted topaz as its state gemstone. Light blue varieties of topaz can be found in Texas, though not commercially mined there. This prized pinkish orange gemstone mined in Russia was named “Imperial topaz” to honor the Russian czar, and only royals were allowed to own it.īlue topaz, although increasingly abundant in the market, very rarely occurs naturally and is often caused by irradiation treatment. In the 19 th century Russia’s Ural Mountains became a leading source of topaz in the 19th century. This extraordinary shade features a vibrant orange hue with pink undertones. The most prized color among all is so called “Imperial topaz”. African shamans also treated the stone as sacred, using it in their healing rituals. They believe that a pendant could bring wisdom and longevity to one’s life. The American Golden Topaz – the 3rd largest faceted topaz and perhaps the 3rd largest faceted gemstone in the world, weighing a massive 22,892.5 carats (4.5785 kg).ĭuring the Renaissance in Europe, people believed that topaz could break spells and quell anger. Pure topaz is colorless, but it can become tinted by impurities and can take on any color of the rainbow. But actually topaz is a gemstone exhibiting an array of spectacular colors. And, surprisingly, all topaz was considered to be yellow. Through history all yellow gems were considered topaz. In ancient Egypt, these yellowish stones were a symbol of the great Sun God Ra. The source of the topaz is listed as Minas Gerais, Brazil, and the origin of so many other remarkably large crystals. The pale golden sphere has over 1000 facets. This topaz sphere measures 12,555 carats. Hand-painted silk choker with blue topaz charm Today we can’t know if those stones were really topaz or some other precious stones. It is said that on said island famous gems were mined. The name of this beautiful gemstone derives from ancient Greek name for St. November born people are blessed with a beautiful ruling birthstone, the fiery Topaz! So if you are lucky enough to be born in November or you wish to get a perfect gift for your special someone born in this month… keep on reading. November 22nd 2016 11:53 pm | by Gemme Couture | Posted in
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