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Portuguese Antique Topaz

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Rock Crystal Topaz Girandole Earrings Brooch
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Rock Crystal Topaz Girandole Earrings Brooch

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Rock Crystal Topaz Girandole Earrings Brooch

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique 18th century “Minas Novas” rock crystal, colorless topaz and simulated-emerald doblet girandole earrings and pendant/brooch demi-parure, Portuguese, circa 1770.

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1770s Portuguese Georgian Portuguese Antique Topaz

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver

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18th Century Portuguese Topaz Silver Pendant

18th Century Portuguese Topaz Silver Pendant

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18th Century Portuguese Topaz Silver Pendant

Located in Lisbon, PT

An 18th century Portuguese silver and topaz pendant. Shaped as a stylized flower with drops.

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Early 18th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Topaz

Materials

Topaz, Silver

18th Century Portuguese Topaz Silver Demi Parure
18th Century Portuguese Topaz Silver Demi Parure

18th Century Portuguese Topaz Silver Demi Parure

Located in Austin, TX

Brazilian stones of chrysoberyl, topaz, and aquamarine were among the materials that gave a regional taste to Portuguese designs.

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Mid-18th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Topaz

Materials

Topaz, Silver

18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Topaz Diamond Earrings
18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Topaz Diamond Earrings

18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Topaz Diamond Earrings

Located in Austin, TX

This pair represent the most common variety, topaz cluster supports diamond topaz bow with a cluster pear drop.

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18th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Topaz

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Silver

Georgian Topaz Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Georgian Topaz Diamond Silver Gold Ring

Georgian Topaz Diamond Silver Gold Ring

Located in Austin, TX

18th-century Portuguese natural pink topaz and diamond ring. Silver on settings on gold.

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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Portuguese Antique Topaz

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Silver

Antique 18th/19th Century Georgian Diamond Topaz Citrine Earrings Portuguese
Antique 18th/19th Century Georgian Diamond Topaz Citrine Earrings Portuguese

Antique 18th/19th Century Georgian Diamond Topaz Citrine Earrings Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique Georgian Diamond, Topaz and Citrine Drop Earrings in Silver and Gold, Portuguese, Late 18th / Early 19th Century.

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Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Portuguese Antique Topaz

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Girandole Earrings Necklace Portugal
Antique 18th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Girandole Earrings Necklace Portugal

Antique 18th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Girandole Earrings Necklace Portugal

Located in Lisbon, PT

During the 18th century, girandoles were produced all over Europe in every conceivable material, but some of the most fabulous were crafted in Portugal of topaz, chrysoberyl and “Min...

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Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Portuguese Antique Topaz

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Silver

Platinum Deco Diamond Sapphire Garnet Ruby Emerald Topaz Charm Necklace
Platinum Deco Diamond Sapphire Garnet Ruby Emerald Topaz Charm Necklace

Platinum Deco Diamond Sapphire Garnet Ruby Emerald Topaz Charm Necklace

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Gorgeous Deco Charm Necklace holds 7 unique charms, they are Palm Tree, Umbrella, Fish, Double Heart, Horseshoe, bird and seagull. These are all complete with Diamonds and other ge...

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1920s Portuguese Art Deco Portuguese Antique Topaz

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Platinum

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

During the 18th century, girandoles were produced all over Europe in every conceivable material, but some of the most fabulous were crafted in Portugal of topaz, “chrysolite” chrysob...

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1770s Portuguese Georgian Portuguese Antique Topaz

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver

Antique 18th Century Foiled Imperial Topaz Girandole Brooch Silver Portuguese
Antique 18th Century Foiled Imperial Topaz Girandole Brooch Silver Portuguese

Antique 18th Century Foiled Imperial Topaz Girandole Brooch Silver Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique 18th Century Foiled Imperial Topaz Girandole Brooch in Silver, Portuguese, circa 1770, cased.

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1770s Portuguese Georgian Portuguese Antique Topaz

Materials

Topaz, Imperial Topaz

Antique 18th Century Imperial Topaz Amethyst Brooch Silver Portuguese, 1770s
Antique 18th Century Imperial Topaz Amethyst Brooch Silver Portuguese, 1770s

Antique 18th Century Imperial Topaz Amethyst Brooch Silver Portuguese, 1770s

Located in Lisbon, PT

An antique 18th century foiled imperial topaz and amethyst brooch in silver, Portuguese, circa 1770.

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1770s Portuguese Georgian Portuguese Antique Topaz

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Silver

Georgian 1760 Iberian Corsage Girandole Brooch In 18-20Kt Gold With Gemstones
Georgian 1760 Iberian Corsage Girandole Brooch In 18-20Kt Gold With Gemstones

Georgian 1760 Iberian Corsage Girandole Brooch In 18-20Kt Gold With Gemstones

Located in Miami, FL

Magnificent Portuguese girandole brooch. Fabulous Girandole pendant-brooch of Georgian-Iberian origin.

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1760s Portuguese Georgian Portuguese Antique Topaz

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Portugal circa 1780, Orange-Red Imperial Topaz Silver Neoclassical Diadem Tiara
Portugal circa 1780, Orange-Red Imperial Topaz Silver Neoclassical Diadem Tiara

Portugal circa 1780, Orange-Red Imperial Topaz Silver Neoclassical Diadem Tiara

Located in Berlin, Berlin

The hues of the stones range from a vivid orange-red to a more delicate rose shade, allowing for a new impression at every glance. The Imperial topaz reached Portugal through its col...

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Late 18th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Portuguese Antique Topaz

Materials

Topaz, Silver

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The Legacy of Topaz in Jewelry Design

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.