NOVEMBER: TOPAZ

Written by Baroque Rocks

November’s birthstones form a perfectly Panglossian pairing: the smouldering Citrine and the tantalising Topaz!!  A welcome shot of optimism from these marvellous minerals is something we can all benefit from.

November Birthstone: Topaz
November’s other birthstone, the dazzling Topaz, is a gemstone celebrated for its extraordinary clarity and spectrum of colours.  While many associate Topaz with its famous sky-blue hues, the Topaz gemstone appears in a wide range of shades including golden yellow, peach, pink and the highly prized Imperial Topaz.  Long admired for its brilliance and durability, Topaz has been treasured in jewellery for centuries — a gemstone that effortlessly combines elegance with radiant charm.  Not just blue chip investments!!

Healing Properties:
Topaz has long been associated with joy, strength, good fortune and vitality. Traditionally believed to promote happiness and good health, this luminous gemstone is as uplifting as it is beautiful.  Gaze into its Mykonos / Ibiza / Bali blue hues and you may well feel transported straight to paradise. After all, dreaming is believing.

Potted History & Magical Myths:
Much like the lauded Citrine, Topaz is believed to have been one of the twelve gemstones set in Aaron’s Breastplate described in the Old Testament.

In terms of linguistics, the jury is out as to where the word Topaz derives from, some believe it to come from the Sanskrit “Tapas” meaning fire (no not a few bijoux eateries Spanish style) or from the Greek “Topazos,” the ancient name for an island in the Red Sea where yellow gemstones were once discovered.

During the Middle Ages (500-1500 AD), Topaz was credited with almost magical properties. It was said that grinding the gemstone into powder and mixing it with wine could cure insomnia and ensure a restful night’s sleep — quite the medieval nightcap.

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NB: Alongside Topaz, Citrine completes November’s birthstone pairing, offering radiant colour to complement Citrine’s golden warmth.

Citrine versus Topaz: November’s Two Birthstones

While Citrine glows with its signature golden sunshine hues, the Topaz gemstone dazzles with its remarkable spectrum of colours — from serene sky blue to the rare and coveted Imperial Topaz. Together, Citrine and Topaz form November’s birthstone duo, each celebrated for brilliance, beauty and a long history in jewellery and legend.

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