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The
ancient Greeks believed topaz bestowed strength to its wearer.
It was worn as an amulet to ward off enchantment, dispel sadness
and strengthen intellect. Topaz was believed to to assure
beauty, fidelity and long life.
Topaz
gets it's name from the island Topazios in the Red Sea. Topazios
is a Greek word meaning 'to guess'. This suited the island
well as it was often obscured by fog, making it difficult
for early navigators to find.
Topaz
occurs naturally in many colors, including yellow, orange,
brown, red, pink, light blue, pale green and colorless. The
blue shades, often referred to as sky, swiss and london are
popular in jewelry. Sources include Brazil, Mexico, Pakistan,
the US, Sri Lanka & Russia.
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