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Topaz Rings : 18 Karat Gold Ring Set with a Blue Topaz
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18 Karat Gold Ring Set with a Blue Topaz - FJ.5561b
Origin: Brazil
Collection: Modern Jewelry
Medium: Topaz and Gold
$6,300.00
Location: United States
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The name Topaz is thought to have derived from
Topazion, an old name for the island of Zebergit,
or St. John's Island in the red sea. Topaz occurs
in several different colors, one of which is a rich
shade of blue. Topaz was used in Ancient Egypt
and Rome. The Romans obtained their topaz
from Ceylon, an early and continuing source for
the gemstone. In the seventeenth century, jean
batiste Tavernier mentions both the stone and
the location in accounts of his buying trips in the
orient. During the Middle Ages in Europe, topaz
was not particularly popular, although it was
occasionally used in ecclesiastical or royal
jewelry. However, by the eighteenth century in
Spain and France, the gem enjoyed increased
popularity and, together with diamonds, was set
in many magnificent pieces of jewelry. Early in
the next century, topaz and amethyst were the
most stylish gems for earrings and necklaces in
both France and England. Topaz continued to be
one of the most popular gems during the
Victorian era and later became a favorite stone of
the art deco jewelers. Commonly regarded as the
finest yellow stone, its popularity persists. In
regard to its purported powers, topaz was
thought to strengthen the mind and prevent
mental disorders as well as sudden death during
the middle ages. Later, topaz was recommended
as a cure for madness, a means of increasing
one's wisdom and prudence, and a coolant for
both boiling water and excessive anger.
- (FJ.5561b)
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