Find the exact certified topaz you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
Gold,
18k Gold and
Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 8 antique edition and 19 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a certified topaz may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but
1 Carat and
1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a certified topaz has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by
Merkaba,
Privosa Fine Jewelry and
Tamir are consistently popular. A certified topaz can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 24
Topaz versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a
cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also
oval cut cut and
pear cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a certified topaz, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or
men today than there are for
women.
The word “topaz” comes from Topazios, the Greek name for St. James Island on the Red Sea (presently known as Zabargad). And even though the Greeks believed that topaz protected the wearer and gave them strength, we unfortunately cannot promise that your antique and vintage topaz jewelry will give you any superhuman abilities.
Beloved by royalty, topazes were once believed to possess special powers for curing diseases and breaking magical spells. While they may not have supernatural properties, these autumnal gems are enchanting just the same.
It’s appropriate that as the temperatures cool and the leaves turn yellow, the birthstone for November is a gem found in autumnal hues. The deep browns, reds and oranges of the topaz, a stone once believed to have the power to cure fevers, is perfect for this time of year. In fact, the palette has also inspired a second birthstone for the month: citrine, which is less expensive and easier to find. Truth be told, topazes can be found in a wide variety of colors (which can get confusing since the blue topaz, along with turquoise, is a birthstone for the month of December), but it’s nice to wax poetic about the season.
The topaz can be blue, green, yellow, pink, purple and red. The colors of this allochromatic stone result from impurities in its crystal structure and are not part of its chemical composition, which is aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide. The true color of topaz is no color at all. Isn’t it fascinating that a stone that can come in a variety of colors is colorless in its purest form?
Find a range of vintage and antique topaz rings, topaz necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.