Blue Topaz is cool. Blue is the color of the element of water; symbolizing the ocean
and the sky. Blue denotes stability and harmony. Blue Topaz has cooling properties,
which can calm down temper, dispel sadness and nocturnal fear. It is reputed to
make men handsome and intelligent and help solve sterility problems in women.
Associated with healing properties it cures insanity, asthma, weak vision and
insomnia. Wearer of Topaz increases patience, confidence, happiness, loyality,
strength and idealism. Mythologically, topaz is thought to have magical powers,
making the wearer invisible in dire situations. The ancient Egyptian pharaohs wore
Blue Topaz for protection against evil. During the Middle Ages Topaz was thought to
heal both physical and mental disorders and prevent death.
Primarily Topaz is found in Brazil, Nigeria, Pakistan, China and the United States.

Topaz has been known for at least 2000 years and is one of the gemstones, which
form the foundations of the twelve gates to the Holy city of the New Jerusalem;
intended to protect against enemies and as a symbol of beauty and splendour. It
cannot be proved whether the name Topaz is denoted from the Sanskrit or the Greek.
The Sanskrit word is “Tapas”meaning fire and the Greek word “Topazos”meaning
green stone. The Romans dedicated the Topaz to Jupiter.
Modern birthstone for the calendar month of December is Blue Topaz. It is the
anniversary gemstone for the 4th, 19th or 23rd year of marriage. Other birthstones,
which can be added to the list, are turquoise, zircon, lapis, onyx, ruby and
chrysoprase. Tanzanite was added as an additional birthstone for December by the
American Gem Trade Association in October 2002.
Pure Topaz is colorless. The blue hue is created when Topaz is treated in heat. The
source of heat may be natural or man imposed. The three shades of Blue Topaz are
Sky, Swiss and London Blue, which is the deepest of all. Besides blue, Topaz is
found in many shades including red, orange, peach, pink, gold, yellow and brown.
The most famous Topaz is actually a colorless Topaz that was originally thought to be
a diamond. It is a 1680-carat stone known as the “Braganza Diamond” set in the
Portuguese Crown Jewels.

Although Topaz is a very hard gemstone, it can be split with a single blow and should
be protected from hard knocks.

Blue Topaz can be gifted to a dear one as a symbol of love and faith. Least to worry
about, its cooling properties as because it cannot cool down the heat of love.
The alternate December birthstones turquoise is if anything is perhaps the most
popular of all in the list. It happens to be one of the most valuable non-transparent
mineral stone often choose for jewelry making.   Turquoise is believed to enhance
the wearer’s trust, knowledge, love and wisdom. Zircon is another important
December Birthstone. It is found in a spectrum of colors and possesses great
brilliance, fire and clarity.
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