{"id":28615,"date":"2021-05-27T13:00:43","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T12:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/?p=28615"},"modified":"2022-09-14T12:19:24","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T11:19:24","slug":"10-interesting-facts-about-topaz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/05\/10-interesting-facts-about-topaz\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Interesting Facts About Topaz"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Topaz\nis an eye-catching gemstone that comes in a range of colours and cuts. It is\noften used in jewellery due to its beauty and versatility. This gemstone has\nbeen popularised by its use as a birthstone, association with anniversaries and\nspiritual links in ancient civilisations. This durable and striking stone has\nbeen used in the decoration of jewellery and adornments for centuries. If you\nare interested in learning more about this gemstone, keep reading for our 10\ninteresting facts about topaz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8ad2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">1. Topaz grows as a mineral crystal. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earrings-2535776_1920-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Topaz Jewellery\" class=\"wp-image-28624\" width=\"485\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earrings-2535776_1920-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earrings-2535776_1920-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earrings-2535776_1920-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earrings-2535776_1920-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earrings-2535776_1920-1110x832.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earrings-2535776_1920-930x697.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earrings-2535776_1920-750x562.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earrings-2535776_1920-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earrings-2535776_1920-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earrings-2535776_1920-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/earrings-2535776_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Topaz\nis a silicate that is made up of aluminium and fluoride. It is formed by\nfluorine-bearing vapours that are given off during the final stages of the\ncrystallisation of igneous rocks. It grows as a mineral crystal in granite\nrocks and lava flows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8ad2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">2. They were first found in Germany. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gemstone-rough-562724_1920-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"10 Interesting Facts About Topaz\" class=\"wp-image-28627\" width=\"511\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gemstone-rough-562724_1920-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gemstone-rough-562724_1920-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gemstone-rough-562724_1920-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gemstone-rough-562724_1920-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gemstone-rough-562724_1920-1110x738.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gemstone-rough-562724_1920-930x618.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gemstone-rough-562724_1920-750x498.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gemstone-rough-562724_1920-510x339.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gemstone-rough-562724_1920-360x239.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gemstone-rough-562724_1920-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gemstone-rough-562724_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfirst topaz was found in 1737 in Germany. Later, in 1740, a larger sample was\nfound in Brazil. Initially there was a lot of confusion about what these gemstones\nactually were and due to their golden colour, they were often mistaken for\nperidot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8ad2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">3. Topaz have been mistaken for diamonds. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gary-yost-uvHy-_5A4oU-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Topaz Jewellery\" class=\"wp-image-28630\" width=\"505\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gary-yost-uvHy-_5A4oU-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gary-yost-uvHy-_5A4oU-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gary-yost-uvHy-_5A4oU-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gary-yost-uvHy-_5A4oU-unsplash-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gary-yost-uvHy-_5A4oU-unsplash-1-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gary-yost-uvHy-_5A4oU-unsplash-1-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gary-yost-uvHy-_5A4oU-unsplash-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gary-yost-uvHy-_5A4oU-unsplash-1-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gary-yost-uvHy-_5A4oU-unsplash-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gary-yost-uvHy-_5A4oU-unsplash-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gary-yost-uvHy-_5A4oU-unsplash-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Topaz\nwas once mistaken for diamond. A 1680 carat topaz was mined in Brazil and named\nthe \u2018Braganze Diamond. This stone was set in the Portuguese crown and was\nbelieved to be one of the largest diamonds ever found. It was later realised\nthat this large, glistening stone was actually a colourless topaz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8ad2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">4. There is debate around where the name &#8216;topaz&#8217; originates from. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-3132920_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"10 Interesting Facts about Jewellery\" class=\"wp-image-28633\" width=\"517\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-3132920_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-3132920_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-3132920_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-3132920_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-3132920_1920-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-3132920_1920-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-3132920_1920-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-3132920_1920-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-3132920_1920-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-3132920_1920-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-3132920_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nis much debate surrounding the origin of the name \u2018topaz\u2019. It is believed by\nsome that the name comes from the name of the island Topazos in the red Sea.\nWhen golden stones were found there, they were initially believed to be topaz\nbut were later discovered to be peridot. Others believe that the same comes for\nthe Sanskrit word \u2018tapas\u2019, meaning fire, relating to the colour of the stones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8ad2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">5. Topaz is mined all over the world. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opal-2186581_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Topaz Jewellery\" class=\"wp-image-28636\" width=\"532\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opal-2186581_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opal-2186581_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opal-2186581_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opal-2186581_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opal-2186581_1920-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opal-2186581_1920-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opal-2186581_1920-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opal-2186581_1920-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opal-2186581_1920-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opal-2186581_1920-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opal-2186581_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This\ngemstone is found all over the world. It has been mined in countries including\nBrazil, Russia, Zimbabwe, Germany and the United States of America. There are\nlarge mines in Utah that invite people to visit to mine their own topaz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8ad2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">6. Ancient civilisations held many beliefs about the power of topaz. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-2748723_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"10 Interesting Facts About Topaz\" class=\"wp-image-28639\" width=\"518\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-2748723_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-2748723_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-2748723_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-2748723_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-2748723_1920-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-2748723_1920-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-2748723_1920-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-2748723_1920-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-2748723_1920-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-2748723_1920-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewelry-2748723_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ancient\ncivilisations believed that topaz held many magical and healing properties. The\nAncient Greeks thought that the gemstone would provide its wearer with\nincreased strength. It was also believed that topaz could grant invisibility.\nMany people would wear the stone for its healing properties as it was thought\nto alleviate anxiety, muscle cramps, joint pains, diabetes and low immunity. Topaz\nis also thought to attract wealth and money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8ad2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">7. The heaviest topaz weighs 600 pounds. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mystic-topaz-669519_1920-940x1024.jpg\" alt=\"10 Interesting Facts About Topaz\" class=\"wp-image-28642\" width=\"341\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mystic-topaz-669519_1920-940x1024.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mystic-topaz-669519_1920-1410x1536.jpg 1410w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mystic-topaz-669519_1920-930x1013.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mystic-topaz-669519_1920-750x817.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mystic-topaz-669519_1920-360x392.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mystic-topaz-669519_1920-300x327.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mystic-topaz-669519_1920-120x131.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Topaz\ncan grow to an incredibly large size. The Museum of Natural History in New York\nCity houses the heaviest topaz. This stone weighs 600 pounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8ad2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">8. The El-Dorado Topaz is believed to be the largest faceted gemstone in the world. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/topaz-665340_1920-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"Topaz Jewellery\" class=\"wp-image-28645\" width=\"507\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/topaz-665340_1920-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/topaz-665340_1920-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/topaz-665340_1920-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/topaz-665340_1920-1536x1009.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/topaz-665340_1920-1110x729.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/topaz-665340_1920-930x611.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/topaz-665340_1920-750x493.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/topaz-665340_1920-510x335.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/topaz-665340_1920-360x236.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/topaz-665340_1920-120x79.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/topaz-665340_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The largest faceted topaz is called the <a href=\"https:\/\/internetstones.com\/el-dorado-topaz\/\">El-Dorado Topaz<\/a> and weighs 31,000 carats. It is believed to be the largest faceted gemstone in the world. It was cut into a flawless emerald shape and is an eye-catching yellow colour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8ad2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">9. Topaz comes in a wide range of shades. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/stones-6095816_1920-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Topaz Jewellery\" class=\"wp-image-28651\" width=\"511\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/stones-6095816_1920-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/stones-6095816_1920-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/stones-6095816_1920-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/stones-6095816_1920-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/stones-6095816_1920-1-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/stones-6095816_1920-1-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/stones-6095816_1920-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/stones-6095816_1920-1-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/stones-6095816_1920-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/stones-6095816_1920-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/stones-6095816_1920-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Topaz\nhas been discovered to exist in a wide variety of shades, although its most\ncommon forms are brown and blue stones. The rarest colour of topaz is red. It\nis said that less that 1% of mined and marketable topaz is found in a shade of\nred. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8ad2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">10. Topaz is rated at an 8 on the Mohs scale. <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewel-4086700_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"10 Interesting Facts About Topaz\" class=\"wp-image-28654\" width=\"529\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewel-4086700_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewel-4086700_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewel-4086700_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewel-4086700_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewel-4086700_1920-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewel-4086700_1920-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewel-4086700_1920-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewel-4086700_1920-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewel-4086700_1920-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewel-4086700_1920-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jewel-4086700_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This gemstone is one of the most durable. It is rated at an 8 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemsociety.org\/article\/select-gems-ordered-mohs-hardness\/\">Mohs scale.<\/a> This makes it an excellent stone for use in jewellery as it will be long lasting and robust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking to add some topaz jewellery to your collection, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/products_search.php?keywords=topaz\">click here<\/a> to browse topaz jewellery on our website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\ndo you think of our 10 interesting facts about topaz? Do you know any others?\nLet us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Topaz is an eye-catching gemstone that comes in a range of colours and cuts. It is often used in jewellery due to its beauty and versatility. 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