Topaz

Topaz can be white, colourless, blue, red, green, yellow, orange, brown, pink, purple, grey.

Origin :	Asia, Europe, Brazil, North and Central America.
Birthstone :	December
Zodiac Sign :	Sagittarius

Topaz makes an ideal gem. A good hardness and desirable colours, combined with a relative abundance and availability makes it one the most popular gemstones.
Topaz is widely known for its golden colour, but it can also be found in blue and pink. The most valuable colours of Topaz are the golden orange-yellow type, called Imperial Topaz, and the dark pinkish-red and orange-red colours. Value increases with a deepness of colour in orange and reddish hues.
The most commonly used colours of Topaz in jewellery are the blue types. It was not until this past century that blue Topaz became widespread on the gem market, since virtually all blue gem Topaz is irradiated, and heat treated.

Topaz is a symbol of love and affection and has been said to be an aid to one’s sweetness and disposition. Regardless of the colour, it is believed to bring prosperity when worn.