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18 Karat Gold Ring Set with a Blue Topaz - MT.132
Origin: Brazil
Collection: Modern Jewelry
Medium: Topaz and Gold
Condition: Fine
$6,000.00
Location: United States
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The ancients believed that a mysterious island
called Topazios — guarded by serpents or
dragons — was the source of all topaz gems. The
word topazios means to “seek”, for the island
was said to be difficult to find, and the gem itself
was thus regarded as very rare in Antiquity.
Another possible origin for the name of this
brilliant gem is the Sanskirt word tapas meaning
fire. One of the most prized shades of this
complex mineral — composed of fluorine,
aluminum, oxygen and silicon—is a rich, fiery
yellow - orange, which would support the later
theory perfectly. Other hues of topaz range from
deep sale brown to green, pink, yellow and bright
blue. It is found in crystal from throughout much
of the world, with major sources in Brazil,
Germany and Africa. In Exodus (28:17), topaz is
mentioned as the second stone in the first row of
the breastplate of the High Priest; while St. John
lists it among the foundation stones of New
Jerusalem (Rev 21:20). Since ancient times the
gem has been thought to bestow beauty, long
life and intelligence upon the wearer and much is
prized as an amulet. It is symbolic also of
friendship and faithful love.
- (MT.132)
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