Pure Topaz is colourless and transparent; it is only with the inclusion of impurities (trace elements) in the crystal lattice that colour is imparted to the stone. The common colours are brown, yellow, golden, orange, red, pink and blue.
While natural blue topaz is rare, pale blue, pale yellow and white stones are commonly treated to produce the popular blue colours sold as: Sky Blue, Swiss Blue and London Blue.
White Topaz is a natural, semi precious alternative to Diamond or White Sapphire, this stone is a cost effective alternative in everyday jewellery where a white stones is required
Mystic Topaz is produced using a metallic vapor deposition coating process. This coating is applied to typically only the top (pavilion) of a facetted white Topaz.
Natural pink Topaz is very rare and costly. The vast majority of pink topazes are heat-treated yellow stones that turn pink. Pink Topaz is also being produced in large quantities using a similar vapor depositing process as Mystic Topaz
Imperial Topaz is the most sought after of all natural Topaz. Its rich golden colour is generally not enhanced by any kind of treatment. We do not stock Imperial Topaz.
Blue Topaz is one of the birthstones for December.
