Blue Sky - Estate Natural Loose Blue Topaz Pear Shape Gemstone (EA003)

Blue Sky - Estate Natural Loose Blue Topaz Pear Shape Gemstone. This ethereal gemstone has the most beautiful sky blue color. It is a pear shape, and faceted. The gorgeous gemstone would make a wonderful addition to any gemstone collection or it would look stunning custom made into a unique piece of jewelry. 

History: During the Renaissance in Europe, people believed that topaz could break spells and quell anger. Hindus deemed topaz sacred, believing that a pendant could bring wisdom and longevity to one's life. African shamans also treated the gemstone as sacred, using it in their healing rituals.

For centuries these stones have been associated with an Egyptian island located in the Red Sea once known as Topazios. Today, Topazios is called St. John's Island. The Old Testament of the Bible mentions topaz, meaning this stone has been precious for ages.

It is said to soothe, heal, re-motivate, and bring the wearer strength, loyalty, beauty, protection, healing, weight loss, joy, generosity, abundance, wisdom, enlightenment, knowledge, good health, virtues of leadership, and love. Topaz is known as the "lover of gold,"" as it is used to bring wealth and money.

Blue Topaz'' Believed to be first discovered in Germany, 1737 and then again in Brazil in the 1740s, the gemstone had been fairly mixed up with others throughout the different eras. Topaz was renowned as a stone with healing properties long before Europe's appreciation of the gemstone as an allegory of status and wealth.

Measurements: Blue Topaz 18.00 mm x 13.00 mm 

Stone Size: Blue Topaz 14.86 carats 

Weight: (See stone size) 

Condition: Very Good  Note: Tiny chip along the bottom edge of stone seen under magnification. 

Origin: Most likely Brazil 

Date: 1990s jewelers stock