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Topaz gets its 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.
For many years all yellow stones were called topaz. The ancient Greeks believed topaz bestowed strength to its wearer. It was worn as an amulate to ward off enchantment,
dispel sadness, and strengthen intellect. Topaz was believed to assure beauty, fidelity and long life.
Topaz occurs naturally in many colors: yellow, orange,
brown, red, pink, light blue, pale green, and colorless. The blue shades (sky, swiss and london) are very popular in jewelry today.
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