Gem quality Topaz can be found a very large variety of colors – purple, yellow, blue, pink, green, orange, red… These colors include various tones and saturations making the variety of colors available in the topaz family seemingly endless. The color displayed by a topaz can even be determined by the direction the crystal is viewed from, this optical phenomenon is known as pleochroism.
The topaz variety designated as the birthstone for November is – orange topaz, also known as precious topaz. Orange topaz has always been treasured for its distinctive fiery orange color. According to some scholars the origin of the name topaz can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit, with an original meaning of “fire”. If you are considering purchasing some topaz jewelry in any color, come and see the professionals at Amoskeag Jewelers and we will be happy to help you select the topaz that is perfect for you.