| The semi-precious gemstone topaz is believed to | | | | change occurs. The process is similar to the |
| originate from an ancient island in the Red Sea, | | | | natural creation of rainbows and when the topaz |
| known as Topazion, from the Greek word 'to | | | | is caught in the light you have your own little |
| guess'. Topazion was shrouded in mist, making it | | | | glittering aurora borealis show at your fingertips. |
| invisible and therefore often overlooked by | | | | That is, if you have your own Mystic Fire Topaz |
| navigators. When these early explorers found | | | | ring, for this is what the process is called. Cocktail |
| topaz, they believed it would protect them from | | | | rings in this beautiful gemstone are now widely |
| evil and bring strength to its wearer, as it had | | | | available in a huge assortment of styles and |
| regenerative powers to aid in tissue and organ | | | | gemstone sizes as well as price ranges. 'Earth's |
| repair. The ancient Egyptians believed its golden | | | | Treasures' offers a truly stunning range of rings all |
| glow symbolised their powerful sun god, 'Ra', who | | | | available in either sterling silver or 10-14 carat |
| was the protector of the pharaohs. Nowadays | | | | white or yellow gold. You can expect to pay |
| topaz can be found all over the world, from the | | | | between $50.00 and $70.00 for the silver rings |
| Siberian wastes to New Hampshire and California, | | | | and $200.00 - $400.00 for gold - all, of course, |
| but the largest known deposits are in Brazil. | | | | dependent upon the carat and gemstone size. |
| Down through the ages, belief in the power of | | | | Don't be afraid to ask about the origin of your |
| gemstones has prevailed as well their association | | | | treated topaz to ensure it is guaranteed by a |
| with planetary forces and cycles. Topaz became | | | | reputable company. All 'Earth's Treasures jewellery |
| associated with Jupiter in mediaeval times and is | | | | is made in the U.S. and uses Azotic Coating |
| the birthstone for those born in November. | | | | Technologies as a quality standard. Another |
| Eastern mystics believe it eases the pain of death | | | | important question to ask is about the care of |
| and enables those who use it see into the future. | | | | your gemstone. Although titanium is one of the |
| Its power can be enhanced if worn simultaneously | | | | world's strongest metals, your gems still need to |
| with the amethystine sapphire. | | | | be treated with care, and removed during heavy |
| Topaz is found in many colours including yellow, | | | | household chores or situations where the surface |
| pink, blue, green, red and brown but pure topaz is | | | | may be scratched. With proper care, your |
| colourless and this is what makes it prized by | | | | beautiful topaz ring will retain its glorious |
| modern jewellery makers. When treated with a | | | | iridescence and elegance and be the pride of your |
| thin coating of a titanium substance, an amazing | | | | jewel case and the envy of all your friends. |