Swiss Blue Topaz (treated)

Item Description

It has traditionally been fairly difficult to find gem quality, natural blue Topaz around the world. Most of the Topaz you'll see from a lot of localities is either colorless, grey or some kind of golden/cognac color. The solution to this shortage of blue stones was to treat colorless material and change the color to various shades of blue. 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. Ever since Swiss Blue Topaz was introduced on the market about 40 years ago, it has been a staple for jewelry stores and gem dealers around the world. These stones made a huge splash when they were introduced on the market, and their popularity persists today. The color in this material is what attracts collectors, as you'll find shades of blue in these stones that you won't find in nature. There are actually very few gems in the world with this color and this gem has a super vivid blue hue. This stone is virtually eye clean with an "Emerald Brilliant" cut. A great stone for a pendant or a big showy ring.