Choosing the Right Topaz Earrings

Topaz, the birthstone of November, has evolved in such a way that people would not have expected. Scientists found a way to enhance a true blue topaz into a kaleidoscope of color when the sun hits it. In nature, topaz is common found colorless in nature. Other instances of topaz that occur in nature but are significantly rarer are pink, golden, orange, purple, and red. Most are lab created to obtain that stunning color.

Blue Topaz Earrings – Blue and green are the rarest kind of topaz, an enhanced kind of topaz to achieve that bright unbeatable blue and green color. Sub categories for blue topaz are London Blue and Swiss Blue.Golden Topaz / Imperial Topaz Earrings – Not to be confused with Madeira topaz, is the second most commonly found variety of Topaz.

Mystic Fire Topaz Earrings – This kind of topaz is probably the topaz we are the best well known for. GEMaffair is a leader in the industry of mystic fire topaz. Mystic fire is lab created, first introduced in Hong Kong in 1998. Other types of created topaz are sea mist topaz, and Neptune fire topaz.

Pink Topaz Earrings – Definitely a crowd pleaser when it comes to women, always pretty in pink. The delicate pink color isn’t too bright or obtrusive, and it looks excellent next to any skin colors.

Smoky Topaz / Champagne Topaz Earrings – Smoky topaz is the same as smoky quartz. Originally, experts believe that topaz and quartz were the same stone. However, upon careful inspection with top of the line equipment it was determined that the two container different molecular structures. This type of topaz/quartz is extremely popular due to its lovely fall coloring.White Topaz Earrings Untreated topaz – This is the most natural kind of topaz there is. It’s also one of the reasons it’s so popular. Clear is easy to temper with to create brilliant, lovely colors like that which can be seen in mystic fire topaz.

Blue Topaz Flower Earrings

Mystic Fire Topaz Earrings

Pink Topaz Earrings

Smoky Topaz Earrings

Brief History of Birthstone Pendants

Everyone has a birthstone pendant. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t be reading this. Where did birthstones come from? Why were they assigned the properties and characteristics they were? Do they actually have healing properties? These are all legitimate questions I will be attempting to answer in this blog post, so stick around!

We collect gemstones and shiny, sparkling things because they’re beautiful. They become priceless when we attach meaning to them or mark them as “sacred” or special. That is, beauty, in combination with a lovely meaning, is what makes birthstones so incredibly popular. There is a special legend of symbolism behind each individual birthstone, with supposed healing properties applied to each. I will take a few unrelated stones and give some back-story behind them.

Garnet: It is believed that garnet came from Persephone, the Greek goddess of sunshine who was captured by Hades, god of the underworld. Persephone was released with garnet gemstones that looked very similar to pomegranate, which makes sense seeing as the word garnet comes from the Latin word ‘granatus’, meaning seed.

Emerald: Perhaps the most difficult of conditions, emerald has been mined since the ancient Egyptians. The emerald was a favorite stone of Cleopatra herself, who claimed the mines as her own property. She often gave portraits of herself carved in emerald to important visitors. This stone is associated with Venus, the goddess of love. With that being said, emeralds are associated with love, beauty, and fertility; all characteristics Venus exemplified. It also explains why these properties are still associated with emeralds; they have nearly always been considered the stones of fertility.

Peridot: From the French word peridot, meaning ‘gold’ is the birthstone of August and the stone given to a married couple of 16 years of marriage. A peridot birthstone pendant was originally used as a carved talisman of the ancient papyri, even found in the Pharaoh’s treasury. Europeans often used peridot to decorate church plates and robes. They attached various meanings to the stone including happiness, aiding friendship, keeping away envious thought, protect against the ‘evil eye’, etc.

All in all, a lot of attributes that gemstones are said to have come from a lengthy history, most often associated with gods and goddesses of religions old. As for healing qualities, there is little to no proof that these stones have any sort of medicinal properties. However, there is no harm in treating birthstone pendants as if they have they healing attributes as long as you understand that gemstones will never replace the care you will receive from a licensed, trained professional.

Why Choose Birthstone Jewelry?

Astrology, Chinese Zodiac, birthstones having meaningful properties, these aren’t new concepts in the least but their timelessness should be demonstrative of how incredibly popular and unwavering these stones are. When birthstone earrings have meaning, the meaningful thing is tenfold more attractive. It’s one thing to like to sparkle; it’s another to attach meaning to a thing like the meaning behind engagement ring makes it infinitely more important than another piece of jewelry a woman could wear. With that being said the appeal of birthstone earrings lies in not only the beauty but the connotation.

January – Garnet: This stone is best for businesses, helpful in creating a successful business environment. Stone of purity and truth.
Healing Properties: Good for spleen and thyroid.

February – Amethyst: Helps reduce negative emotions like anger, jealousy, hatred, guilt. Overcoming addition especially alcohol addition. Good for stress, protection, and spirituality.
Healing Properties: Boosting hormones, balances moods, good for metabolism and general body balance.

 March – Aquamarine: The stone is for safe travel so it may be an excellent gift for someone who boats. Releases anxiety, restlessness and combats depression.
Healing Properties: The thymus gland is associated with this stone, which helps reduce fluid retention.

 April – Diamond: The meaning of diamonds outside of being symbolic of marriage is generally unknown. Diamonds are good for keeping a positive attitude, increase energy, slow down the aging process (albeit not a large amount).
Healing Properties: Diamonds are good for stomach ailments and memory loss. It also reduces physical tiredness.

May – Emerald:  Good for a troubled mind, Emerald is a great ‘wisdom’ stone and faithfulness in love.
Healing Properties: Best for the heart.

June – Pearl: The oldest and formerly the most valuable birthstone, this ‘teardrop of the moon’ is the symbol of innocence and purity, often sewn onto garments worn by brides.
Healing Properties: Good to wear when having digestive issues. Relieves bloating and biliousness; also good for easing childbirth and increasing fertility.

July – Ruby: Apparently one of the most powerful gemstones in the universe, owners of rubies have a lot of contentment and peace.
Healing Properties: Blood circulations and removal of infections from bugs.

August – Peridot: Also known as chrysolite in the bible, Catholic Bishops in particular don this kind of crystal. Peridot is considered a gift from Mother Nature
Healing Properties: Good for the gall bladder and liver

September – Sapphire: Is symbolic of sincerity, truth, and faithfulness. Sapphire used to be the gemstone that was used in engagement rings.
Healing Properties: Thyroid and throat, good with the nervous system

October – Opal: Enhances ability to communicate your heart with words, overcoming harmful things, and maintaining a strong connection with the animals of the sea.
Healing Properties: Linked to the heart and stimulates the glands as well as regulates metabolism.

November – Topaz: White topaz is said to increase awareness of karmic deeds and thoughts, purify emotion, and remove stagnant energy.
Healing Properties: Ideal for those suffering from bulimia or anorexia.

December – Turquoise: One of the oldest types of protection amulets used, it protects against negative energy and brings good fortune. It’s also symbolic of friendship and peace in the home.
Healing Properties: Good for the immune system and regeneration of tissue. Anti-inflammatory and detoxifying.

February Birthstone – Amethyst

Amethyst, the birthstone of February, is a crystalline quartz of all different shades or purple. From lilac to mauve, amethyst is the gemstone of a sound, sober mind; Amethyst, from the Greek word ἀa -μέθυστος methustos, meaning ‘not intoxicated’. Amethyst was a favorite stone of the ancient Egyptians, used for engraving and creating designs. Lastly, amethyst was used for protection in battle by medieval Europeans. Find your perfect amethyst jewelry for your February birthstone!

Last Minute Holiday Jewelry Shopping

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