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Topaz is a silicate mineral made of aluminum and fluorine with the chemical formula Al 2 Si O 4 (F, OH) 2. It is used as a gemstone in jewelry and other adornments. Common topaz in its natural state is colorless, though trace element impurities can make it pale blue or golden brown to yellow-orange. [7]
Nov 9, 2023 · where does the name ‘topaz’ come from? Because Topaz has been around for such a long time, nobody is really certain of how the gem earned its name. A possible origin comes from the Sanskrit word ‘tapaz’, meaning ‘fire’, which could refer to a gemstone's fire (the way white light splits inside the gem into a rainbow of colours).
Nov 1, 2023 · THE HISTORY OF TOPAZ. It is not entirely clear how the gem came to be known as Topaz, but what we do know is that the small island in the Red Sea which is today known as Zabargad (and as St. John’s Island in English), was once named ‘Topazios’.
Nov 9, 2023 · In fact, in Brazil in 1740, the ‘largest Diamond ever found’ turned out to be a 1,680ct Topaz! Its real identity was discovered later, and the Topaz still sits inside the Portuguese Crown Jewels and is known as the ‘Branzanga Diamond’.
Some scholars trace the origin back to Sanskrit (an ancient language of India) and the word topas or tapaz, meaning “fire.” The ancient Greeks believed that topaz gave them strength. In Europe during the Renaissance (the period from the 1300s to the 1600s) people thought that topaz could break magic spells and dispel anger.
May 26, 2023 · Despite the confusion, the name stayed! First Discovery of Topaz. The first yellow crystals (modern-day topaz stones) were discovered in Germany in 1737, and then in 1740, a large gem was found in Brazil. However, it seems that mix-ups seem to go hand-in-hand with topaz.
Jul 16, 2020 · Jewellery historian and valuer, John Benjamin FGA DGA FIRV, shares insights into the history of topaz gemstones in jewellery, including its symbolism, fluctuating popularity and evolving style. Topaz is one of the most elegant and subtle of gems. I studied first year gemmology in the early 1970s.
