5 Things You Need to Know About Golden Topaz
                     5 Things You Need to Know About Golden Topaz
A lot of people believe in the energy and vibration that comes with birthstones. Every month  
has a specific birthstone dedicated to it. November is one of those months that has been  
blessed with two beautiful and powerful gems; Citrine and Topaz.
Read on to know some amazing and fascinating things about Topaz, as the primary birthstone  
of November.
The November Stone
Even though November shares two birthstones, Topaz is the original modern birthstone for the  
month. In fact, the stone gained popularity because of being the birthstone for November.
Topaz is a rare type of silicate minerals. It is popularly known for three unique features;
 The magnificent golden color;
 Associated with November as birthstone; and
 Number 8 on the hardness scale given by Friedrich Mohs.
The stone comes in different colours like yellow, orange, pink, purple, red, and blue. The blue  
colour gem is one of the affordable variants, adding to the popularity of the stone. Topaz is  
found in almost every jewellery store across the nation.
History and origin
Topaz has an intriguing history associated with its name. It has been named after a Greek island  
in the Red sea called the Topazios. This island had a lot of gemstones, but surprisingly Topaz  was 
not one of them.
The explorers confused another gem Peridot with Topaz, and that's how the name became  
popular. The Greek's had a belief that wearing this stone blessed the person with the power to  
invisibility. The Egyptians believed the bright yellow colour of this stone comes from the rays of  
the Sun god.
Benefits of the Gemstone
This beautiful gemstone has very strong powers of enchantment that bring a lot of healing  
benefits to the ones who wear this. This stone is known for providing inner peace and calm to  
the mind, body, and soul. It fills the life of the wearer with immense joy and happiness.
Wearing Topaz flushes the negativities and evil powers that are surrounding the wearer. It  helps 
in providing some relief from the feeling of depression and worries. It helps in lowering  the 
burden of regrets and despair that the wearer might be carrying.
Topaz is also known for enhancing the power of concentration and also brings in a creative  
streak to the academic minds. It also brings in a sense of control over the emotion of anger and  
rage. Wearing Topaz will enlighten your life with happiness and joy.
Making the right choice
Though Golden Topaz is popular for being the November birthstone, it is also used for crafting  
jewellery. Since it is categorized as a semiprecious stone, there are a few things you need to be  
sure about.
 Colour – Golden
 Clarity – Better transparency
 Carat – Size of the gemstone
 Cut – Pear or Oval shape (most popular options)
Caring for the Gemstone
Just like any other gemstone, make sure that there are no dirt or grime deposits on the stone.  
Keep it clean, but don't use harsh chemicals or cleaning agents. Soak it in a gentle detergent  and 
gently brush off any dirt.
Avoid wearing the stone in case you are involved in some heavy manual labor. Make sure you  
store the stone in a cool place, not subjected to harsh temperatures. The best way is to store it  
in a jewellery box.
Final thoughts
As a semiprecious gem, Golden Topaz is one amazing, yet affordable ornament to own. With  
proper care and storage, you can enjoy the richness and benefits of this stone for years  
together.