The web's best blue topaz guide: meaning, healing properties, uses and energy

Blue topaz is a variety of topaz, one of the most sought-after and valuable. Topaz is found in nature in the form of large crystals. For example, the largest topaz weighs 600 pounds and is now in the Museum of Natural History in New York.

Topaz is now found in Brazil, Nigeria, Australia, Myanmar, and Mexico. Quite often topaz is irradiated to enhance its color. This is not illegal and it is very common to find topaz that has been artificially enhanced.

BLUE TOPAZ COMPASITION AND STRENGTH

Blue topaz is a silicate mineral consisting of aluminum and fluorine, sometimes containing up to 20% of it. The physical properties will vary depending on the amount of fluorine or water present in the stone. The color of the stone also depends on these substances. The hardness of this stone is 8 out of 10 on the Mohs scale, which is a high value, meaning the stone is less prone to scratches and cracking. This quality of topaz affects its durability.

BLUE TOPAZ JEWELRY IDEAS

TYPES OF BLUE TOPAZ

Blue topaz colors are most commonly used in jewelry. Only in the last century has blue topaz become widespread in the gemstone market because virtually all blue topazes are irradiated and heat treated. Blue topazes are divided into types by hue and in some cases by the place where they were mined.

It is worth noting that all types of blue topaz are enhanced stones that have been improved by irradiation or heat treatment.
But don't be too discouraged; this does not mean that the stone has been artificially grown and has no useful properties. This means that the natural colorless topaz has been subjected to treatment. There are a lot of colorless topazes in the world, and they can be found in many places, but natural topazes with blue or blue hues are very rare, which is why colorless topazes are often treated as gems.

1. Swiss Blue Topaz
   This variety of blue topaz is a bright blue light-colored stone. This gem can have varying degrees of saturation. It is always completely transparent and is capable of refracting light. The first high-quality samples were mined in Switzerland, and today the main deposits are in the Ukraine, Namibia, Australia, and Japan.


2. London Blue Topaz
   London Blue is the current market favorite and is more expensive than Swiss Blue topaz. These topaz stones have a dark blue color with a moderate to darker tone and saturation. The hue of the stone can be gray or smoky. Even though in most cases the stone artificially receives its color, it has all the characteristics of a natural mineral. It is worth mentioning that it was gemologists from London who first gave such an unusual color to the topaz, which is why this variety got its name.


3. Sky Blue Topaz
   This variety of blue topaz has a delicate blue hue and incomparable transparency. To give a sky-blue hue to these stones they are either brushed with high temperatures or irradiated.

Nowadays yellow, orange and pink topazes are very popular. For example, Mystic Topaz is a stone with a colorful coating on its surface. Gold and imperial topaz are also popular.

The quality factors of topaz include transparency. Expensive and valuable topazes have no inclusions and are completely transparent. This is especially true of blue, colorless, and yellow topazes.
Topaz quality is also judged by its cut. The emerald cut allows you to save the most color of the stone, as well as enhance the brightness of the stone.
Other cut shapes are also valuable, such as ovals, pears, rounds, cushions, triangles, and marquises. But more often, jewelers prefer the cut with facets to show the brilliance of the stone.
The price is also influenced by the weight of stones.
It is also worth mentioning that the fact that a stone is subjected to irradiation does not greatly influence its price, as this is a standard procedure to give the topaz its color.

HISTORY AND LEGENTS ABOUT TOPAZ

The topaz is one of the stones reportedly inserted into the breastplate of the Jewish high priest. He placed it there as the second stone in the first row of stones.
The ancient Greeks thought that the topaz crystal gave them strength and prevented injury. The blue topaz healing was practiced.
In the Middle Ages, people believed that topaz could break magic spells.
In Hindu mythology, the word "topaz" means warmth. Topaz is one of the sacred stones of the Hindu Kalpa tree, which is well known and very sacred to Hindus. Hindus believed that topaz would protect their homes from fire, and worn above the heart would ensure long life, beauty, and intelligence.
In Egyptian practices, the blue topaz is a symbol of Ra, the life-giving sun god. Traditionally, the topaz was believed to harness the power of the Sun. It was also believed that the power of topaz was linked to the moon, and would increase or decrease depending on the lunar cycle.

TOPAZ PROPERTIES

Properties of blue topaz (metaphysical properties)

• Prudence and optimism
  The stone is a symbol of prudent behavior; it allows you to think about your actions in time. Blue topaz is also said to inspire hope and optimism and to ward off depression and bad thoughts. It also helps one to fight mood swings which make it difficult to be in harmony and enjoy life.
  
• Intuition
  The blue topaz develops intuition and helps to discover the gift of foresight.
  
• Wealth and abundance
  This stone is used to increase the energy of luck, find wealth and successfully achieve their goals.

Blue topaz healing properties

• Blue topaz is used to treat the gastrointestinal tract, poisoning, and ulcers.
• The blue topaz is capable of relieving bronchopulmonary disease.
• Minerals have a calming effect and treat mental and nervous disorders.
• These stones protect against colds and increase immunity.
• Blue crystals promote wound healing and have hemostatic properties.

BLUE TOPAZ VALUE

Blue topaz is valued for its excellent hardness and durability as well as its stunning blue hues and transparency. These qualities have contributed to the fact that blue topaz is now often used for engagement rings, as such a ring should be a durable and long-lasting stone.

The most valuable of the blue topazes are London Blue topazes, which are attractive because of their rich, dark blue hue. Especially expensive are stones that have a naturally rich color. This is because topaz crystals have an interesting property: when exposed to the sun for a long time, they lose their color. This is why most of the minerals that are found near the ground are practically colorless. Colored minerals, as we mentioned before, are extremely rare.

BLUE TOPAZ AS A GIFT

Blue topaz as a gift is perfect for those who in the course of their activities have to communicate a lot with other people — diplomats, psychologists, managers. Because of its properties, associated with wealth and good luck, the mineral is suitable for businessmen; jewelry with topaz will bring good luck in financial matters, the stone will help to recognize deception and the true intentions of partners. Topaz is commonly given as a gift on the 4th and 19th wedding anniversaries. This stone is even called a symbol of love and affection.

WHO IS SUITABLE FOR BLUE TOPAZ?

The blue topaz affects the throat chakra or third eye chakra and helps one to be more conscious and articulate in articulating thoughts and feelings that need to be conveyed and to clearly distinguish between what one does and does not want in one's life.
Topaz is the traditional stone of November.
This beautiful stone can be worn by almost all signs, but astrologers especially recommend topaz to those born in November to Sagittarians and Scorpions. For the women of these signs, it makes them irresistible, and for the men, it brings wisdom and intelligence.
As a gift for the 4th and 19th wedding anniversaries, the blue topaz is often given as a sign of fidelity and love.

BLUE TOPAZ ENGAGEMENT RING MEANING

As we said, blue topaz engagement rings are very popular right now. In addition to the hardness and durability of the stone, such rings are loved for the beauty of the mineral and its luster. Engagement rings look very elegant and feminine. And, of course, do not forget about the fact that this stone symbolizes love.

BLUE TOPAZ IN JEWELRY

Jewelers are very fond of topaz because of its qualities, such as durability and high hardness, as topaz can be cut in many ways, including square, drop, emerald, round, and so on. In any variant, the stone plays a fascinating facet in the light.

Blue topaz is in harmony with yellow, red, and white gold. This stone also looks good in silver metal. This is why it is used in almost all kinds of jewelry.

Topaz is called the evening gemstone, as there is no risk of its being spoiled by sunlight in the evening.

Blue topaz, due to the softness of its shades, goes well with other stones. Smaller blue topazes are often used to frame larger stones of other colors in rings or pendants.

WHERE IS BLUE TOPAZ USED BESIDES JEWELRY?

Blue topaz crystal is used for meditation and spiritual practices. This stone has long been used in meditation to unite with the higher mind and achieve true enlightenment. But the powers of the topaz do not end there; the magic of the stone can radiate wisdom, wisdom, goodness, goodness, generosity, and the like.

CARE OF THE BLUE TOPAZ

Despite its high hardness, blue topaz can easily split from pressure. This is why it should not be cleaned with an ultrasonic device. We should also protect it against sudden temperature changes, and especially against prolonged exposure to sunlight, as the stone becomes easily discolored.

Blue topaz jewelry should be cleaned with soapy water and a soft sponge that should be used to wipe the stone without excessive pressure. You can also take your jewelry to jewelers, where it will be cleaned and look as good as new.

WHO IS SUITABLE FOR BLUE TOPAZ?

The blue topaz is a universal stone that is suitable for both men and women. It has strong energy and properties that are available to everyone.

This bluestone is perfect for people born in November, the same applies to the zodiac signs — blue topaz has the greatest influence on the November signs — Sagittarius and Scorpio. It is worth saying that crystals are not suitable for people with weak energy, for sensitive natures. But the topaz jewelry can still be worn by these personalities, but on the condition that the jewelry will be worn not permanently, but only on certain occasions.

We suggest that you get acquainted once more with the main characteristics of the blue topaz.

The blue topaz is one of today's most beautiful and popular gemstones. It is an attractive, affordable, and beloved gemstone. It is these characteristics that determine the popularity of blue topaz.

Kindly note that healing gemstone meanings are not prescriptions or healthcare information.