Collection: Topaz

Topaz is a fine stone used today in the creation of jewelry, but also in lithotherapy because of its many benefits.

The etymology of the name topaz leaves some doubt. It seems that the name topaz comes from the Greek “topos” and “azos” meaning “desert country”. Topazos is the name given to a desert island in the Red Sea today called Zabargad.

Another explanation evokes an Indian city called “Topaza”. The name topaz comes from the Sanskrit name “tapaz” meaning “fire”. This city was renowned for its magnificent yellow and shiny stones.

Over the course of civilizations, topaz has crossed the ages and various legends have been attributed to it. It is cited by the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) and appears in the Bible as one of the famous stones adorning Aaron's breastplate.

In Asia Minor, during the 7th century BC, it is said that the king of Lydia, named Gyges, found a magic ring in the flanks of a brazen horse. On one side of this signet ring, we discover a sun carved on a topaz and on the other side, an image of the moon carved in an emerald. On this fabulous ring, words were engraved, which once spoken out loud, made it invisible. This ring was never found.

Very quickly, topaz was given protective properties and magical powers. During ancient times, it was nicknamed the golden stone, because it facilitated gold mining.

The Egyptians used this fabulous stone as talismans. It is said that Cleopatra gave a magnificent topaz to her lover Mark Antony. A magical intaglio from Alexandria was found, currently kept at the Cabinet des Médailles in Paris. This intaglio represents the god Helios leading the chariot of the sun. On the back, we discover indecipherable characters.

The Romans and Greeks used it as a protective stone to make them stronger and believed that it had the power to make them invisible. The Hebrews attributed power and invincibility to him.

In the Middle Ages, topaz was used to cure vision problems. It was immersed in a glass of wine for several days, then compresses soaked in this elixir were applied to the eyes. In 1348, topaz was used to save those suffering from the plague during the great epidemic of the Black Death. A topaz was mounted as a jewel and worn by Pope Clement VI.

Indian doctors use topaz to strengthen the heart and regenerate blood circulation. As for the Chinese, they hung a topaz in their homes to give them strength and good health.

Nowadays we can say about topaz that it is part of the silicate family and the nesosilicate subclass. Blue topaz has a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, which represents high hardness. In comparison, diamond has a hardness of 10, the highest on this same scale.

Topaz has an orthorhombic crystal system with color changing depending on its aluminum content or other elements, such as iron, cobalt or chromium. In fact, the color of the stone varies in transparency and translucency with tones ranging from yellow to green, pink or blue. Blue topaz can be light blue (Sky Blue), gray blue (London Blue) or bright blue (Swiss Blue).

The main deposits are located in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Peru, Namibia, etc.

Blue topaz is a stone promoting communication and speech. It provides clear and calm speech. The message gets across well. It allows you to open up to others and take a sincere interest in them. It can be the origin of lasting friendships. It promotes frankness and honesty. The person shows empathy and compassion.

This stone is recommended for angry people, suffering from jealousy and grudges. It promotes the control of emotions and their channeling. It brings a certain inner wisdom. In fact, it opens up new perspectives and consolidates relationships with others. It encourages one to be honest and faithful. It facilitates forgiveness and peace.

Topaz is strongly recommended for artists and intellectuals. It develops artistic creation and the development of the intellect. It helps to maintain a certain flexibility of mind and to get rid of mental rigidities and preconceived ideas. It breeds optimism and enables decision-making. It removes fears and doubts. It is a stone that provides beautiful intuition.

This fabulous stone restores self-confidence and assurance. It is an excellent defense against negative emotions and feelings such as anxiety, anxiety and unconscious fears.