Birthstone series - november
4 November 2017
Hello and welcome back another blog post. I know I have been away for almost three weeks now. I needed to break due to the amount of exams that I have been having for the past four weeks. But I'm back. Today I have a BIRTHSTONE SERIES post for the month of November. I can't believe that we are almost at the end of the year. It's crazy how close we are to the end of the year. Time flies by so quick. Anyway, let's get into today's post.
The name topaz derives from Topazios, the ancient Greek name for St. John’s Island in the Red Sea.
In shades of yellow, brown, honey, green, blue, red, pink and sometimes no colour at all, the topaz has a mass appeal. Topazes are often found in an amber gold, yellow, or a blushing pink orange but a pale pink or a sherry red topaz is very exceptional. The most prized colour of the topaz is called’ Imperial Topaz’. It features an orange shade with pink undertones.
The ancient Egyptians and Romans associated this golden gem with the sun god giving it the power to protect and heal. 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 stone as sacred, using it in their healing rituals.
The name topaz derives from Topazios, the ancient Greek name for St. John’s Island in the Red Sea.
In shades of yellow, brown, honey, green, blue, red, pink and sometimes no colour at all, the topaz has a mass appeal. Topazes are often found in an amber gold, yellow, or a blushing pink orange but a pale pink or a sherry red topaz is very exceptional. The most prized colour of the topaz is called’ Imperial Topaz’. It features an orange shade with pink undertones.
The ancient Egyptians and Romans associated this golden gem with the sun god giving it the power to protect and heal. 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 stone as sacred, using it in their healing rituals.
Who first comes to this world below
In dreary November's fog and snow,
Should prize the topaz amber hue,
Emblem of friends and lovers true.