Blue Topaz is December’s Birthstone, this Gem makes a great Jewelry Gift!

The gemstone also can be given as a gift for the 4th anniversary. When your trying to think of a gift for that special someone, think JWO Jewelers. Jewelry is a gift that lasts a lifetime. The stone 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. Topaz is also pleochroic, meaning that the gem can show different colors in different crystal directions. The blue topaz is specifically treated for the birthstone of December. 

Facts About This Gem! 

December’s birthstone is a symbol of love and affection . Create a custom topaz jewelry piece at JWO Jewelers. 770-552-9235

The stone gets its name from the Greek word topazion, which may originate from the Sanskrit tapas, meaning, “fire.” The name might also come from the name of the Egyptian island of topazos (now St Johns island) in the Red Sea. The Latin writer Pliny the Elder used the island’s name for a yellowish green stone found there, and it soon became the name for most yellow stones. The Gem was once predominantly found there but is now also found in Brazil, Nigeria, Australia, Burma, and Mexico. 

Genuine “Topaz” gemstones come in various colors

Facet cut topaz gemstones in various colors Picture Credit Michelle Jo 

Pure topaz is colorless and transparent but is usually tinted by impurities; typical it is wine red, yellow, pale gray, reddish-orange, or blue brown. It can also be white, pale green, blue, gold, pink (rare), reddish-yellow or opaque to transparent/translucent.

Ideas for Jewelry Pieces

What should you get for your December friend or family member? A blue topaz jewelry piece can be a great addition to anyones jewelry collection. Topaz can be a very versatile jewelry piece and made into may different designs. We can have the gemstone cut into any of the creational diamond cuts, round, princess, square, oval…etc. From there leave the design to Krist. Here are some ideas.

1. Rings: You can create any ring you dream. A single solitaire or even a keepsake ring with topaz and another gemstone inlay. 
2. Earrings: Beautiful topaz can go great with any outfit. A beautiful pair of drop earrings could be the perfect gift! 
3. Bracelets: Bangle bracelets with little gemstone inlay would-be beautiful, or possibly a charm bracelet. The possibilities are endless

Whatever your design choice, let JWO Jewelers design the perfect jewelry piece for your special someone, or for yourself! 770-552-9235

Schedule your initial design consultation today!