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Topaz

Honey yellow. Fiery orange. Cyclamen pink. Icy blue. In warm or cool tones, topaz is a lustrous and brilliant gem.

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Reddish Pleochroism

Topaz’s reddish pleochroic color often appears at the ends of cut gems.

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Prized Color

Rich reddish orange is one of this gem's most coveted colors.

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Long Oval

Because topaz crystals are typically elongated, polished gems are often cut long.

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Columnar Crystal

This topaz crystal has a columnar prism with a “chisel-like” termination.

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Basal Cleavage

Parallel to the base of the crystal are weaker bonds between the atoms.

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Imperial

The color the trade calls imperial topaz is highly prized and very rare.

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colors of Brazilian topaz
The “Alice” drop earrings feature imperial topaz, amethyst, aquamarine, green and pink tourmaline, morganite and diamond set in 18K white gold.
In this image, the tanzanite centerpiece is positioned in such a way to call immediate attention to the picture. The plain platinum necklace behind is not important enough to show it in its entirety. In this image, the tanzanite centerpiece is positioned in such a way to call immediate attention to the picture. The plain platinum necklace behind is not important enough to show it in its entirety. Courtesy of the Tanzanite Foundation.
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Purplish Red Topaz
Molybdenite crystal inclusions in topaz.
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10.15-carat Purplish Pink Topaz
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