| When you think of topaz, you more than likely | | | | White (Colorless) Topaz: In its natural, untreated |
| imagine the beautiful blue colored stone that has | | | | state - topaz is in fact colorless. Because of its |
| become sort of like a trademark for this particular | | | | fire and brilliance, the white topaz can often be |
| semi-precious gemstone. What most people don't | | | | confused for a diamond to the untrained or |
| know is that blue topaz is a rare occurrence in | | | | unaware eye. Because it is a semi-precious stone, |
| the natural. Pure topaz is in fact colorless, which is | | | | available in the abundance on the retail market, it |
| why many people looking for an alternative to | | | | is very affordable. If you are thinking of |
| diamonds often go for the colorless or white | | | | purchasing a white topaz engagement ring, please |
| topaz. The stone comes in many different shades | | | | note that the stone has a tendency to scratch |
| though - lets take a look at those now. | | | | and get cloudy - which means that you will likely |
| Mystic topaz: If you've ever seen a mystic topaz, | | | | need to have it polished on a regular basis. There |
| also known as mystic fire topaz, chances are - | | | | are better alternatives to white stone diamond |
| you had no clue it was a topaz. It is known for its | | | | alternatives for engagement rings including white |
| rainbow effect coloring. | | | | sapphire and zicron. |
| Similar to the blue topaz, this coloring does not | | | | Blue topaz: Also the birthstone for the month of |
| happen naturally. The mystic topaz is an enhanced | | | | December, the blue topaz is made in three distinct |
| version of the white topaz that is brushed with a | | | | shades of blue. It's important to note that the |
| think layer of titanium or other metal. The coating | | | | blue hue is a very rare natural occurrence. To |
| is applied very very thinly, and when done | | | | achieve the various shades, the stone is heated, |
| properly, it changes the white topaz's natural | | | | be it by a natural heat source or engineered |
| refraction - with the end result being a beautiful | | | | heating source. The three shades of blue are the |
| rainbow colored stone. Blues, greens and yellows | | | | sky blue, Swiss blue and London blue topaz. The |
| are the primary colors refracted, and it often has | | | | London blue topaz is a very deep blue and often |
| an iridescent effect as well. Although the | | | | mistaken for the blue sapphire. |
| gemstone has grown in popularity, the mystic | | | | Like many other precious and semi-precious |
| topaz is actually quite affordable. The mystic | | | | stones, topaz comes in a multitude of other |
| topaz has become a popular unique engagement | | | | colors as well including orange, yellow and brown.It |
| ring for a variety of reasons including it's | | | | is a generally affordable stone that makes for |
| inexpensive price point, and the fact that it is a | | | | beautiful engagement rings, birthday and holiday |
| great alternative to the diamond industry. | | | | gift ideas. |