London Blue Topaz
$325.00
Item number:
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London Blue Topaz from Australia 1.40CT
London Blue Topaz is a stunning, deeply saturated gemstone known for its dramatic dark teal or steel-blue color. Valued as an affordable, brilliant alternative to sapphires, it is ideal for everyday wear in rings, necklaces, and earrings.
Key Characteristics & Properties
- Color: The darkest and most valuable shade of blue topaz, often exhibiting an inky or smoky ocean-blue tone.
- Origin & Treatment: While topaz occurs in many colors, natural blue is exceedingly rare. Most London Blue stones are created by exposing colorless topaz to safe irradiation and heat treatments.
- Durability: It rates an 8 on the Mohs scale of hardness, making it highly durable for rings and daily wear.
- Clarity: These stones typically feature exceptional, eye-clean clarity.
Pricing & Sizing
London Blue Topaz is highly abundant, allowing for larger carat sizes without the extreme premium of rarer stones.
Care & Symbolism
- Care: Clean with warm, soapy water. Avoid steam or ultrasonic cleaners, which can damage the stone.
- Meaning: Often associated with emotional stability, peace, and honesty. It is also one of the traditional birthstones for November.