Blue Topaz

BLUE TOPAZ
** Topaz, called "The Stone of Love and Success in All Endeavors," comes in a variety of colors, the most common being golden-yellow and blue. We are focusing on the blue today.** The word "Topaz" comes from the Sanskrit tapas, meaning "fire." The name was given to the original golden-yellow stone, and the same gemstone in different colors is still called Topaz, with a qualifier before it.** Blue Topaz is naturally a pale blue stone. The color is heightened by heat treatment, which sometimes occurs in nature but is usually done artificially. There are three basic colors of Blue Topaz: Sky Blue (the lightest), Swiss Blue, and London Blue (the darkest, which is often used as an inexpensive substitute for Sapphire). Pale blue Topaz is also occasionally dyed blue for the most inexpensive gems.** Blue Topaz is seen as a cooling, calming stone. It was believed to have cooling properties, both physical (it was thought to cool boiling water), and emotional (said to calm a hot temper).** Blue Topaz is used by crystal healers to aid in communication. It helps to clear muddled thoughts, clarify the mind, and put ideas into words.** Blue Topaz is the official gemstone for the 16th wedding anniversary, and is a modern birthstone for both March and December.** The ancient Greeks believed that Topaz would afford the wearer invisibility in threatening situations, and also that it would change color in the presence of poison.** Blue Topaz is said to be a lucky stone for people born in the 4th hour of the morning!** All of our "neighbors" will be pleased to learn that Blue Topaz is the US State Gemstone of Utah!