Topaz is part of the list of most amazing gemstones in the world. Although no one knows for sure the origin of its name is said that comes from a small island in the Red Sea, formerly known as “Topazos”, but now is called Zabargad. The places and the color where these rocks are located are very diverse, the size and weight when they are removed can achieve extraordinary measures, the proof can be seen in the Smithsonian Museum.
Topaz colors observed are: brown, yellow, orange, red, pink, gold and blue. Although the latter is naturally, its extraction is reduced; that’s the reason why traders apply radiation which alters the nuances until reaches that tone. The territories in which it is possible to admire an original blue topaz are England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Brown topaz is also known as champagne. This classification involves the various degradations of this color; from the clearest to the most intense. Its main location is in the Mexican area. One of the most attractive tones of this stone is gold, popularly known as imperial. Perfection in these Topaz is so exclusive that it is not necessary to apply chemicals or treatments that change their appearance. The lands of Brazil are enjoying this nice gesture of nature
Pink tones are too rare are so little seen; just as the blue, often its derivative is from artificial origin. Locate so strange part is only feasible in Russia or Pakistan. Orange, red and yellow colors are the aforementioned degradations, which are in the same places. In turn, the extraction of these tones are as beautiful as unusual, especially if have found some rocks to prove their existence.
The dimensions attained by these stones when they are raw are rough, may become the size of a five or six years child. That is why we can positioned them among the most colossal at the global level without surprises. In the Smithsonian Museum there is a collection of Topaz available to observers; two of them without being carved, plus one with shape and brightness; all three are of imperial color.
Those who remain in their natural state reach a weight of 70 and 111 pounds. Not far away is the shine Topaz that keeps them company, whose size was reduced to 22,892.50 carats; but this did not prevent one of the most beautiful rocks, recognized by its magnitude internationally
Although Topazes are not removed every day, one is enough to perform a wide range of accessories; each finding of this admirable piece, amazes the jewelery company because you never know how big will be the following
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