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According to a recent report, the blue topaz is said to be the fastest selling “non-traditional” colored rock in the United States. Giving tough competition to its peers like diamonds, sapphires and emeralds, this blue colored shimmering gemstone is routinely seen to adorn the necks, ears and fingers of celebrities.

The current generation does not believe in heavy jewellery and prefers to go for one or two simple accessories that are both outstanding and simple. Blue Topaz Rings are excellent accessories as these shimmering, radiant beauties are not only elegant and sophisticated, but also add a dash of glamour and color by themselves or when set with combination of other gemstones like diamonds, opals or peridot.

It should be interesting for readers to note that the famous blue topaz is actually colorless and naturally occurring blue topaz stones are very rare. Topaz as such is available in parts of Brazil, Africa, Pakistan and China. The color blue is acquired by irradiating topaz and subjecting them to heat treatment. The amount of radiation and heat treatment can be varied thus providing different shades of blue topaz with different saturations and hues.

The most common blue topaz stones are the pale blue topaz stone, the Swiss blue topaz and the London blue topaz. The pale blue topaz is sky blue in color and is very often confused with aquamarine. The Swiss blue topaz is much bluer than the pale blue topaz but not as deep as the London Blue Topaz.

The London Blue Topaz is the bluest of all and is much sought after for this shade of blue. In fact, there is a rumor that the much famous sapphire shown in the Hollywood movie, “Titanic” was actually a London Blue Topaz. If you are buying a naturally occurring blue topaz, request for a certificate of authenticity from the local authority for gems and jewels as natural blue topaz command a premium price and having a certificate of authenticity can also help if you are going to resell it.

Set against sterling silver, white gold or yellow gold, the above blue topaz stones serve as wonderful rings for memorable occasions like engagements, wedding bands and anniversaries. The most wonderful thing about blue topaz rings is that they are affordable and can be met by different budgets. They also boast a variety of designs and filigree work and come in various shapes and cuts.

While they are durable due to having a hardness of 8 on the Moh’s scale, they can be chipped if they are subject to very harsh usage and bad knocks. Cleaning a blue topaz ring is not that much of a mess. You can just soak it in lukewarm water and wipe it off. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they may harm the surface of the stone causing it to lose its polish and sheen.

An interesting trivia about the blue topaz is that it has been adopted by Texas as the state gemstone since 1969. The Blue Topaz is also attributed to have spiritual powers as per ancient folklore. Wearing a blue topaz ring can soothe the mental state of the person wearing it. It also mitigates any mental stress, anxiety and tension. It is also supposed to increase fertility and aid in glandular disorders.

The Blue Topaz is also the birthstone of people born in the month of December and a blue topaz ring makes an ideal gift for your friends and relatives who celebrate their birthdays during December. And if anybody is celebrating their fourth or nineteenth year of their wedding, wrap a pair of blue topaz rings for the couple as the topaz stone is the anniversary gemstone during the respective years.

Be aware that if you do not approach a good jeweler shop, you can be sold a citrine as a blue topaz. A good way of identifying fake citrines from the blue topaz is to put it in a methyl iodide solution. A real blue topaz will sink. Also, there were some rumors about blue topaz not being sat for a decent six months post radiation. To avoid fakes and blue topaz that are not properly treated, go to an authentic and well reputed gemstone dealer.

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