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Diamond Education
- Diamond Buying Guide
- Diamond Cut
- Diamond Cut Types
- Ideal Cut Diamonds
- Hearts and Arrows Diamonds
- What is Diamond Depth
- Diamond Table
- Lab Diamond Cut
- Antique Cut Diamonds
- Brilliant Cut Diamonds
- Rose Cut Diamonds
- What Is The Most Expensive Diamond Cut?
- What Are Step Cut Diamonds?
- Diamond Bow Ties
- How Are Diamonds Cut
- Diamond Brilliance
- Spread Diamonds
- Diamond Fire
- Crushed Ice Diamonds
- Diamond Carat
- Diamond Color
- Diamond Clarity
- IF Diamonds
- FL Diamonds
- Diamond Inclusions Guide
- Flawless vs Internally Flawless
- Which Diamond Clarity Is Best?
- VS2 vs VS1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- VVS2 vs VVS1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- SI2 vs SI1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- SI1 vs VS2: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- VS1 vs VVS2: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- Accent Diamond Clarity
- Lab Diamond Clarity
- SI Diamonds
- VS Diamonds
- VVS Diamonds
- Diamond Shape
- Lab Diamond Shape
- Asscher
- Cushion
- Emerald
- Marquise
- Oval
- Pear
- Princess
- Radiant
- Round
- Which Diamond Cut Is Best?
- Round vs Princess Diamond Cut
- Round vs Cushion Diamond Cut
- Cushion vs Princess Diamonds
- Cushion vs Oval Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Asscher Cut Diamond
- Princess vs Marquis Diamonds
- Princess vs Radiant Cut Diamonds
- Cushion vs Asscher Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Radiant Cut Diamonds
- Oval vs Marquise Cut Diamonds
- Oval vs Pear Cut Diamonds
- Pear vs Marquise Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Cushion Cut Diamonds
- Elongated Cushion Cut Diamonds
- Diamond Certification
- Diamond Fluorescence
- Diamond Symmetry
- Diamond Polish
- Diamond Girdle
- Diamond Culet
- Diamond Pricing
- Diamond Sourcing
- Diamond Size Chart Carat & MM
- Natural vs Synthetic Diamonds
- History Of Lab Grown Diamonds
- How Diamonds Are Formed
- Diamond 4 C's
- Fancy Colored Diamonds
- Engraved Rings
- NY Diamond District
Engagement Ring Education
- How To Buy Engagement Rings
- Affordable Engagement Rings
- Cost of a One Carat Diamond
- How To Buy A Lab Diamond Ring
- How to Buy An Engagement Ring In a Time Crunch
- How to Choose An Engagement Ring
- How to Pick Your Engagement Ring Budget
- Engagement Rings For Second Marriage
- Best Time to Buy An Engagement Ring
- How to Buy An Engagement Ring As a Couple
- Everything You Need to Know About Dainty Engagement Rings
- Future Mother In Law's Guide to Engagement Ring Shopping
- Engagement Ring Financing
- Why You Need an Engagement Ring Appraisal
- Best Round Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Square Cut Engagement Ring
- Top Teardrop Engagement Rings
- Best Asscher Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Oval Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Radiant Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Marquise Cut Engagement Rings
- Twisting Rings
- Best Emerald Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Cushion Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Dainty Engagement Rings
- Best Unique Engagement Rings
- Best Traditional Diamond Engagement Rings
- Best Split Shank Diamond Engagement Rings
- Top 10 Square Halo Engagement Rings
- Top 10 Unusual Engagement Rings
- Black Diamond Engagement Rings
- Edwardian Engagement Rings
- Antique Style Engagement Rings
- Nature Inspired Engagement Ring
- Filigree Rings
- Art Deco Rings
- Wide Band Engagement Rings
- Infinity Engagement Rings
- Best Two Tone Diamond Engagement Rings
- Victorian Style Engagement Rings
- Minimalistic Engagement Rings
- Big Style Engagement Rings
- Cute Style Engagement Rings
- Modern Style Engagement Rings
- Past Present and Future Rings
- Most Expensive Celebrity Engagement Rings
- Noteworthy Celebrity Engagements (and Rings) of 2017
- Thin Engagement Rings
- Pretty Style Engagement Rings
- Double Band Engagement Rings
- 1 Carat Diamond Ring
- Top Princess Cut Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Cushion Cut Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Women's Rose Gold Engagement Rings
- Top Round Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Rings
- Top East West Engagement Rings
- Top Pave Engagement Rings
- Top Split Shank Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Unique Halo Engagement Rings
- Rose Gold Pear Shaped Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Engagement Rings
- Top Oval Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Cushion Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Engagement Rings
- Top Marquise Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Engagement Rings
- Top Emerald Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Bypass Engagement Rings
- Top Rose Gold Cushion Cut Engagement Rings
- Top Rose Gold Oval Engagement Rings
- Top Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Oval Engagement Rings
- Top Rose Gold Emerald Cut Engagement Rings
- Top Oval Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Floating Diamond Engagement Rings
- Top Cushion Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Princess Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Simple Engagement Rings
- Vintage Style Engagement Rings
- Types of Accent Diamonds
- Everything You Need to Know Before Setting Diamonds
- Engagement Ring Prong Guide
- All About Ring Resizing
- Identifying Your Ring After A Repair
- Everything You Need to Know About Milgrain
- Everything You Need to Know About Wide Band Engagement Rings
- Eternity Rings vs Infinity Rings
- When To Propose
- What Are Baguette Diamond Engagement Rings
- What to Say When You Propose
- What Are the Groom's Parents Responsible For?
Gemstone Education
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Metal Education
London Blue Topaz
Topaz is a beautiful gemstone that comes in a variety of unique colors. Topaz colors include colorless, red, yellow, orange, blue, and green. London Blue Topaz is a variety of topaz that is known for its rich, sky-blue hue. The gem makes a great choice for a variety of jewelry such as engagement rings, necklaces, stud earrings, and bracelets. London Blue Topaz helps create a beautiful and timeless look when set in white gold, rose gold, or sterling silver.
Moreover, blue topaz is the birthstone for the month of December, and traditionally signifies the meaning of peace, communication, and understanding.
Where can blue topaz be found?
Though some Natural Blue Topaz can be found, it is incredibly rare and extremely expensive. Currently, stores of naturally colored topaz can only be found in Ouro Prêto, Brazil. Brazil is the the largest producer of all topaz worldwide, but it is also mined in countries across the globe.
Many high-quality blue topaz gemstones are produced by treating colorless topaz with heat radiation, which takes 3-4 years to produce the most vibrant color. All of our London Blue Topaz at With Clarity are natural gems that have been color-treated, resulting in stones with saturated color, few inclusions, and therefore higher grades. The results of this treatment are 100% natural and permanent.
Quality Factors
When purchasing a Blue London Topaz, it is important to consider several key factors in order to make the best choice for your individual style and budget. Like many other gems, you should consider the 4 Cs when purchasing topaz: cut, color, carat, and clarity.
Cut
London Blue Topaz can be cut in a variety of ways. The most popular choices for blue topaz are round and emerald. These cuts result in stunning pieces for all kinds of jewelry. Cut plays a major role in how the gem will appear in its setting, so choosing the cut that is best suited for blue topaz is essential to achieving the most incredible results.
Round:
Round-cut gemstones are a classic cut that emphasizes the natural beauty of the stone. Round-cut gems are a member of the brilliant-cut family of stones. These cuts are designed to enhance the sparkle and brilliance of a stone. Round cut has 58 facets and is considered a timeless and elegant choice, especially for engagement or wedding rings.
Emerald:
Emerald-cut gemstones have long, rectangular bodies that contain step-like facets. These are the most popular kind of the larger family of step-cut stones. Emerald-cut gems showcase color better than many other more complicated cuts, making them an ideal choice to enhance the beauty of blue topaz. Emerald-cut topaz can also accommodate larger gems, making them suitable for show-stopping pieces of larger jewelry.
Color
London Blue Topaz is known for its stunning color, meaning it is critical to choose London Blue Topaz with high-quality color when selecting a gem. The color of a blue topaz should be rich and saturated. It should also be uniform and free of any visible inclusions.
Grading
Like other colored gemstones, London Blue Topaz is graded on a scale that includes gems that are classified from the highest grade to the lowest as AAAA, AAA, AA, B.
AAAA:
This is the highest grade for blue color topaz, but these stones are very rare and not widely available. Only 1% of gemstones worldwide meet the criteria to receive this grade.
AAA:
This grade represents a high-quality stone that offers amazing color and clarity. AAA graded stones represent the top 10% of the highest quality gemstones.
AA:
This is a more affordable choice, but imperfections can sometimes be seen in this grade of the stone. Blue topaz with this rating can still be used in quality jewelry.
B:
This grade of stone tends to be less coveted and makes up 50% gemstones.
Tips for London Blue Topaz Ring Buyers
When selecting London Blue Topaz, you should consider both your budget and the quality of the stone you’d like to purchase. Blue topaz is more affordable than some other gems, meaning you can get a stone with more carats and a higher grade for an affordable price.
At With Clarity, we offer high-quality (AAA grade) stones at a wide range of price points. At With Clarity, our blue topaz engagement rings range in price from $400 to $2,000 and can be as large as 3.05 carats. Engagement rings can be set in 14k white, rose, and yellow gold, so you can select the look that is best suited for your needs. We also offer customizable rings in the $300-$3,000 price range, as well as pre-set rings in the $2,000-$3,000 range.
Choosing your topaz from a trusted expert will help ensure you not only get the best quality blue topaz but that you also get a timeless piece of jewelry you will love and wear for years to come.