Tantalising Topaz – the December Birthstone

Topaz is a
hard, silicate based gemstone making it very durable for jewellery and other
purposes. Most naturally found topaz is
yellow or brown in colour and it is often confused with citrine, which is a similar
colour. Blue and colourless topaz is
quite rare but is found naturally in Africa and Texas – most blue topaz used in
jewellery making have been heat treated to change the colour from a yellow or
grey to a more desirable pure blue.
Topaz is
considered by gemmologists to be a stone that improves communication and
clarity of thought, as well as increasing one's attention span. It is said to be a good stone for aiding in
finishing projects to perfection and for amplifying psychic abilities; it is
also thought to be helpful in clarifying the palate for tasting food and wine –
ideal for anyone who loves cooking and baking.
Our Purity,
Vivo and Orbit birthstone designs are available with topaz as the stone and
they make ideal birthday gifts. All
three are stylishly simple making them suitable for any taste – they'll go with
anything and they're cost effective, very important in a month where we're
buying gifts for almost everyone we know.
One common
bugbear of people born in December is that they're often given one present to
cover both their birthday and Christmas, leaving them with little to open on
one of those occasions. It's not the end
of the world to have fewer things to open at Christmas, but in the interests of
fairness it is nice to give something for both events. This is where ensembles like our Spicy Blue
come into play. These gorgeous earrings
and matching necklace feature stunning oval cut topaz stones held in a modern mount
with a cubic zirconia accent just to add a little more sparkle. These pieces are ideal to give in two stages,
one piece for a birthday and the other for Christmas. They're perfect for parties and the social
occasions that spring up across the festive period and would also be the
perfect addition to a New Year's Eve outfit.
Our Peardrop
ensemble is another lovely two-piece set, which uses a classic shape to create
pieces with timeless glamour. The pear
shape cut was invented in the 15th century and has been a popular
shape ever since, appearing on some of the world's most famous jewellery. Our Peardrop pieces are mounted with cubic
zirconia surrounding the main stone which directs the light beautifully. If your giftee has a more eccentric style our
Wild Spirit ensemble is ideal – topaz nestles atop a swirling silver mount
evoking the eye of a storm. If your
giftee is wild at heart these pieces will appeal.
If the idea
of gifting different pieces from the same collection appeals to you why not get
some of the family involved and gift a whole set between you? Our Blue Lagoon collection is very popular
and it's right on trend – large emerald cut gems are in, but they're also a
style which doesn't date easily so they can be worn at many different events
for years to come. Nature lovers and
gardeners will adore the Daisy Blue collection featuring earrings, a necklace
and a ring. This pretty design looks
fantastic with a relaxed chic outfit and really comes into its own during the
garden party season.
To cover both
the birthday and Christmas gifts with four pieces our Rhapsody in Blue
collection is ideal and with different price points you can suit the budgets of
different people while making the right impact with your gifts. Different shades of topaz complement each
other in the cascading design which evokes a feeling of waterfalls and
scattering raindrops. The Regal Blue
collection is another stunning set with two necklaces to choose from – give one
or both depending on your budget. This
is the perfect gift for people who love getting dressed up and going out and is
sure to become a firm favourite.
We have much
more tantalising topaz jewellery to peruse, so check out our other designs for
more inspiration.
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