Education
Diamond Education
- Diamond 4 C's
- Diamond Buying Guide
- Answers to 1 Carat Diamond Questions
- Your Guide to Buying a Diamond Online
- How to Pick the Right Diamond
- Diamond Buying Mistakes
- Real vs. Fake Diamonds
- Lab Diamond Buying Guide
- 10 Most FAQ - Diamonds
- Off Size Diamonds Guide
- Popular Diamond Cuts
- Price of a 2 Carat Diamond
- Top FAQ - Lab Diamonds
- What Is the Average Diamond Size in Engagement Rings?
- Diamond Carat
- 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 Color
- 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 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
- How Diamonds Are Formed
- Diamond Pricing
- Diamond Size Chart Carat & MM
- Diamond Symmetry
- Diamond Polish
- Diamond Girdle
- Diamond Culet
- Engraved Rings
- Fancy Colored Diamonds
- Loose Diamonds
- History Of Lab Grown Diamonds
- Natural vs Synthetic Diamonds
- Diamond Sourcing
- 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
- 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
Jewelry Education
- Jewelry Buying Guide
- How To Buy Jewelry Online
- Diamond: 10th Anniversary Gifts
- Ruby: 40th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Sapphire: 5th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Top 10 Sapphire Earrings
- Emerald: 20th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Top 10 Push Presents
- How To Shop For Christmas Jewelry Gifts
- How To Buy An Anniversary Band
Metal Education
Topaz Origin and Formation
The official birthstone for November, Topaz is a popular gem that is thought to symbolize affection and love.
How is Topaz Made?
Topaz Chemical Composition & Formation
A rare silicate mineral with a chemical composition of Al2SiO4(F,OH)2. Topaz is usually formed in the cavities and crevices of rhyolite, pegmatite, and other igneous rocks. The gemstone is mined from numerous places all over the world and natural stones display a golden brown or yellowish color.
Topaz Colors
You will find other colors of topaz, including red, gray. orange, green, blue (we will look at blue topaz in more detail later on), pink and purple. These colors are created either by impurities or by man-made treatments carried out to transform the hue of the natural gemstone.
Natural Topaz Origin
When explorers discovered a precious stone on the small Greek island of Topazios they decided to call it topaz, however, the gem actually turned out to be another precious stone–peridot. Despite the confusion, the name stayed!
First Discovery of Topaz
The first yellow crystals (modern-day topaz stones) were discovered in Germany in 1737, and then in 1740, a large gem was found in Brazil. However, it seems that mix-ups seem to go hand-in-hand with topaz.
The huge stone was originally believed to be a diamond and was quickly fixed in place on the Portuguese crown. The gem was later identified as a topaz rather than a diamond – but kept its place on the royal headwear regardless.
Modern-day Topaz Mining Deposits
Nowadays, topaz can be found in a number of places around the globe, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Japan, Mexico, Madagascar, Burma, Australia, and the USA. Huge topaz crystals have been found in the past in Ukraine and Brazil.
London Blue Topaz
For now, let’s take a closer look at blue topaz. You will find a variety of blue topaz available, including Swiss Blue Topaz, London Blue Topaz, and Sky-Blue Topaz. Whilst natural blue topaz does exist, it is extremely rare. More often than not, blue topaz is man-made via treatments.

London Blue Topaz Meaning
London Blue Topaz is believed to signify healing and calming. This could be the perfect gem to say sorry or prove how much you care for someone. London Blue Topaz is also considered to be a precious stone that signifies affection and tenderness, so it could be the ideal gemstone if you’re looking for a pretty London Blue topaz engagement ring.
How is Lab Blue Topaz Made?
Blue topaz is created from colorless or very lightly colored topaz. The topaz is irradiated and heat-treated to bring out the blue color. Experts apply different levels of radiation to create various shades of blue.
Popular London Blue Topaz Jewelry
Nowadays topaz is a very popular gem that comes in a variety of colors including red, pink, yellow, orange, blue, and green. Notably, topaz is known for its rich blue hue. Moreover, for being the birthstone for the month of December. Additionally, this gem is a great choice for a variety of jewelry. With it being one of the hardest gemstones, it can go through more daily wear. Customers can pick up an attractive:
- London Blue Topaz ring
- London Blue Topaz earrings
- London Blue Topaz bracelet
- London Blue Topaz necklace
The deep grey-blue color really stands out and proves to be very eye-catching. Jewelers set the gem in a variety of settings, if you’re in the market for a ring we suggest you to look at our most popular styles below:
How is Topaz Valued?
The value of topaz has fluctuated over the years. The gem is valued based upon a number of factors. The color of the gem plays a large part in calculating how much the topaz is worth. Rare pink and red stones are considered to be high in value, closely followed by orange and yellow.
Orange and brown stones are often considered to be more common. Of the blue topaz family, London Blue Topaz is thought to be the most valuable and desirable. The London Blue has a deep blue hue with a touch of green or gray glinting through.
Factors of Topaz Value: Clarity, cut and carat
Clarity, cut and carat also play their part. As is often the case with precious stones, “eye-clean” gems are considered to be more desirable. That said, inclusions don’t always detract from the overall attractiveness of the gem.
Cut-wise, topaz is usually cut in an elongated fashion, with the cushion cut and elongated oval cuts are common (emerald cut London Blue Topaz rings are a popular choice too).
The carat of the gem equates to its weight – the heavier (bigger) the carat, the more expensive the price tag. However, for gemstones the price tag does not exponentially change with carat weight as it would with diamonds.