Topaz Gemstone Jewelry

Topaz is a mineral that has been known and prized since biblical times for its remarkable clearness and transparency. Topaz dropped in popularity years ago due to the fact that inferior stones were being mislabeled as topaz. Real topaz is greatly loved and appreciated these days. Real topaz ranks a number 8 on the hardness scale, and is extremely hard and heavy. The most abundant color of topaz is yellow, but it is found in many other shades as well. The gems color can be changed by slowly heating and cooling it very slowly and carefully. The yellow can be changed to a rose pink using this technique, and many other colors can be secured. Crystals of topaz are often found in very large sizes. Pop Lep had a topaz that weighed nearly four pounds. The topaz has a lot of biblical mention. Topaz was very highly prized in ancient times. In Revelations it is stated that topaz is mentioned as forming one of the gates of the Holy City. The King of Tyre also wore a topaz.