Buy Topaz: Blue, Gold, White – the Different Varieties

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Quick answer: Buying Topaz: Blue Topaz, Imperial Topaz & Mystic Topaz explained. Colors, quality & jewelry – A Corélune Guide.

Topaz: A Gemstone in Many Colors

Buying topaz – this gemstone is much more than just blue. As one of the hardest gemstones (Mohs 8) and available in an extraordinary color palette, topaz is an excellent choice for jewelry lovers.

Topaz Colors at a Glance

  • Blue Topaz (Swiss Blue, Sky Blue, London Blue): The most popular – from light blue to deep inky hue. Affordable and very pure.
  • Golden (Imperial) Topaz: Deep orange to orange-brown – rare and most desirable. "Imperial Topaz" from Brazil is the most valuable topaz.
  • Pink Topaz: Pink to peach – delicate and feminine.
  • Colorless Topaz: As a diamond alternative – very robust.
  • Mystic Topaz: Treated colorless topaz with a rainbow-like coating – very trendy.

Special Feature: The Cleavage

Topaz has a characteristic property: it cleaves easily along certain axes (cleavage). This means: A blow from the side can split it. Therefore, buy topaz in protective settings – bezel or deep prong setting.

Quality Criteria for Buying Topaz

  • Color: Even and intense – especially crucial for Imperial Topaz.
  • Clarity: Topaz should be largely free of inclusions.
  • Treatment: Blue topaz is almost always irradiated (standard, accepted).

Topaz Jewelry

  • Blue Topaz + White Gold: Elegant and modern.
  • Imperial Topaz + Yellow Gold: Luxurious and warm.
  • Mystic Topaz: For bold, colorful wearers.

Discover topaz jewelry in all colors at corelunejewellery.de – robust, beautiful, and set in gold.

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