London Blue Topaz

Item Description

Treated Blue Topaz has been a staple on the gem market for approximately 50 years. These beautiful stones typically start out as colorless Topaz and are irradiated to create the rich blue color. This method of enhancing the color 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. The blue color in this material is what attracts collectors and gem enthusiasts. There are actually very few gems in the world with this color and this particular stone has a great deep blue hue. The is also virtually eye clean with a fine "Round" cut. A lovely example of this well-known material.