Blue Topaz (treated)

Item Description

Topaz is found in many world localities, and although blue is probably the most commonly associated color for the material, a lot of blue Topaz gems on the market have been irradiated in order to make them blue. These gems are found as colorless examples, and through a precise irradiation process, they will change to various shades of blue. This process was developed to fill a demand on the market for Blue Topaz gems that was always lacking, and suddenly buyers had plenty of blue Topaz to choose from. This method is well known in the gem trade and is not at all frowned upon, provided that people KNOW that they're buying a treated gem. These stones are stable and will not lose their color (some naturally colored Topaz gems can actually fade to colorless if they are exposed to certain kinds of light (typically sunlight). Treated Swiss Blue Topaz was introduced on the market about 40 years ago, and it has been a staple for jewelry stores and gem dealers around the world. These stones made a huge splash when they were introduced, and their popularity persists today. There aren't too many gems in the world with this color and this gem has a great vivid sky blue hue. This stone is virtually eye clean with a "Round" cut. A great stone for a pendant or a ring. Topaz is the birthstone for November as well, so this might be a potential gift idea for someone with a November birthday.