November Birthstone Guide - Topaz
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Colourful, magical and ancient - topaz is the birthstone for November
Multi-coloured gemstone
Legend has it that topaz dispels anger and nocturnal fears and makes men who
wear it handsome! Topaz comes in a variety of colours, including white, yellow
and blue. Blue topaz is most commonly used in jewellery and is the perfect
centrepiece for rings, pendants and earrings. This beautiful gemstone is
the ideal birthstone gift.
Mixed history
Topaz has been mined for more than 2000 years. It is unclear where
the name comes from. One theory is that it derives its name from
the Sanskrit tapas, meaning fire. Another is that it is named
after an ancient Greek island, Topazios, where a yellow
stone was mined.
Holy cities
Topaz is one of the gemstones that form the
foundations of the 12 gates to the holy city
of Jerusalem. With its range of colours
and history, both metaphysical and physical,
topaz is one of the finest gemstones.
Birthstones have characteristics or enhancement properties associated with them.
Here are some of these properties for topaz:
- Birthstone characteristics: sincerity, courage, wisdom, constancy, loyalty faithfulness, friendship
- Enhancements: topaz is considered to enhance strength, release of tension, emotional balance and happiness