Find the exact untreated topaz you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
gold,
18k gold and
yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an untreated topaz from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing untreated topaz — no matter the origin — is easy, but
Doves by Doron Paloma,
Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and
Merkaba each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any untreated topaz from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a
topaz version from the 46 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for an
oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes
round cut and
pear cut alternatives. Most of our untreated topaz for sale are for
women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for
men.
Prices for an untreated topaz can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $440 and can go as high as $225,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,360.
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.