Posted at 18:00 • 7 Nov
WILLS JEWELLERY would like to introduce you to one of the protagonists of November’s birthstone, Topaz (Topaz).
Topaz is the birthstone of November and the 16th wedding anniversary gemstone. There are many theories about the origin of this ore’s name:
One, it comes from the Greek "Topazios", which means "Topazi", a small island in the Red Sea that is rich in yellow gems; two, it is an ancient Egyptian legend. The princess tried to murder the then Pharaoh, but after the attempt was exposed, she was exiled to a place called "Topaz" in the Red Sea. The princess impressed the indigenous people on the island with her sincerity and kindness, and the people on the island thought she was the sun. The messenger sent by God gave her a gemstone that exuded the brilliance of the sun, which later became known as Topaz. Thirdly, Topaz means "searching" and is believed to be able to guide the wearer towards the goal. Fourthly, Topaz means "looking for". , comes from the Indian Sanskrit "Tapaz", which means "fire", which means the mysterious vitality burning in the human body.
In ancient legends, topaz is often associated with the sun god, and in the Book of Exodus in the Bible,28section15-30paragraph, is called“Fire Stone”It is the gem that God embedded in Aaron's breastplate given to Moses, also mentioned in Chapter21section19In the section, it is one of the twelve foundation stones of the Jerusalem city wall, representing Matthew, one of Jesus' twelve apostles.
Topaz has a hardness of 8 and is easily broken. The origins are Brazil, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Myanmar. Topaz has been found in more than a dozen provinces and regions in China, including Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Guangdong, and Yunnan. Ancient people thought that topaz was only yellow, so it was also called topaz. In fact, it has many colors, including red, pink, blue, green to transparent and colorless. Blue topaz is more common on the market today, but the production of natural blue topaz is less, but colorless topaz will be After heat or radiation treatment, the stone can turn blue, making the appearance clearer and more beautiful, and of course the price is relatively reasonable. Blue can be divided into different colors: London Blue(London Blue), Swiss Blue(Swiss Blue), and Sky Blue span>. In terms of color, sky blue topaz is very similar to aquamarine (Aquamarine), but the price of the gemstone is much more affordable than aquamarine, and it is sometimes used as a substitute for aquamarine. .
In the eyes of Westerners in the past, topaz could be worn as an amulet, which could ward off evil spirits, eliminate sorrow, and enhance confidence. Wine made from topaz powder has medicinal value and can treat asthma, insomnia, burns and bleeding. Today's topaz also means "friendship", "hope" and "whiteness", which can enhance communication skills and maintain a good relationship with the people around you. Blue topaz also represents beauty, quietness, reason, serenity and cleanliness. It can help people sort out their chaotic thoughts and encourage people to open their minds and not be limited to narrow ideas. Therefore, topaz is suitable for people who lack confidence and are very suspicious.
WILLS JEWELLERY's BLUE TOPAZ
Celebrities all love • Topaz
Topaz is bright in color and is favored by many celebrities, making appearances at various major events.
During the Trooping the Colour ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II's 92nd birthday, the Duchess of Cambridge wore topaz earrings and a necklace.
Oscar-winning actress Kate BlanchettOnce wore a topaz earring to attend an event.
Brigitte Lin was presented with a topaz crown representing her birthday on a mainland program.
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