Topaz Gemstones

Q: Is topaz an expensive stone?

A: Yes, it is an expensive stone. Blue topaz is produced (by irradiation and heat) from colorless topaz, which is offered in sizes up to 100 ct and above and costs less than $8/ct. Brown topaz is similar in price. Conversely, premium topaz, sometimes known as "imperial topaz," in deep orange hues, commands prices of more than $1000 per ct.

Q: Who should wear topaz gemstones?

A: One of the most potent gems for Jupiter is topaz. The first and fourth houses in Sagittarius are ruled by Jupiter. This place is incredibly lucky. As a result, topaz is a stone that all Sagittarius people must wear.

It serves as an alternative for yellow sapphire. It is the ideal alternative when one cannot afford to purchase a high-quality yellow sapphire.

Q: What is the true color of topaz?

A: Common topaz is colorless in its native state, but trace amounts of impurities can give it a light blue, golden brown, or orange tint. This fire topaz gemstone is frequently heated or exposed to radiation in order to change its color to a deep blue, reddish-orange, light green, pink, or purple.

Q: Which shape of topaz is best?

A: Long, columnar formations are the most common shape of rough topaz. As a result, pear and oval shapes usually produce the highest yields. Unsurprisingly, there are lots of oval and pear-shaped topazes available on the market.

Q: Which is better, a diamond or a topaz?

A: To summarize the key variations between diamond and topaz;

• Although lab-grown diamonds have the potential to be more affordable than mined diamonds, topaz is far less expensive than diamonds.
• Topaz's refractive index is lower than a diamond's, giving it a less dazzling appearance.
• Although both stones need to be frequently professionally cleaned, topaz requires more maintenance than diamonds.
• Topaz is less durable than diamond since it has a hardness of 8 as compared to diamond's hardness of 10.

Overall, diamond is the better choice in terms of hardness, brightness, sparkle, and value, even though it costs a little more.

Although white sapphire and other gemstones more closely resemble diamonds, white topaz is still a good substitute for diamond.

Q: What are the three shades of blue topaz?

A: The topaz gemstones that exhibit its blue shades are Sky Blue, Swiss Blue, and London Blue. 

In terms of color range, sky blue is fairly similar to aquamarine. Swiss blue is the brightest, electric, and most vibrant blue of the three, similar to the deep hues of the Caribbean Sea, whereas London blue has a deeper blue hue. This Swiss blue, with its range of intense blue colors, is among the most attractive and well-liked blue topaz gemstones. 

Q: Does topaz fade in sunlight?

A: The hue of the natural topaz gemstone is usually resistant to light, although extended heat or sunshine exposure may cause fading in yellow-to-brown, reddish brown, or dark brown topaz.

Moreover, it can crack under extreme heat or rapid temperature changes.