Sunday, November 30, 2008

PRECIOUS GOLDEN TOPAZ


Topaz was revered to by the Egyptians and Romans, who associated it to the setting sun. In modern day, rich stores of Precious Topaz were discovered in Russia. Placed in the jewels of Russian Czarinas's, the gem earned the name of Imperial Topaz. It is believed to symbolize love and affection. Its major source is Brazil.


GOLDEN A = Eye Clean, Medium Light Golden, Brilliant, Good Cut, Good Polish.
GOLDEN AA = Eye Clean, Light to Medium Golden to Slight Peach, Brilliant, Good Cut, Good Polish.
GOLDEN AAA = Eye Clean, Medium to Intense Golden with Peach Tones, Brilliant, Good Cut, Good Polish
IMPERIAL AAA = Eye Clean, Peach to Pink, Brilliant, Good Cut, Good Polish.
Moh's Hardness = 8.