Topaz London: description, use and features of stone care

Topaz London Bleu is considered to be one of the most beautiful stones and is in demand among connoisseurs. By its aesthetic characteristics and attractiveness, it will create competition for many jewels. Products from it look expensive, spectacular, exclusive and memorable.

Topaz London blue refers to semi-precious stones. The last cut mineral pleases the eye with beautiful tints, thanks to which it is often called the “Siberian diamond”. There are several versions of the origin of the name of the London stone. According to one of them, blue topazes have a valid name precisely because they have acquired their own unique color in the laboratory of the capital of Great Britain.

On the other, no less plausible, it was the name of the inventors from London. In any case, there is a clear connection of this stone with the English capital. Despite the fact that nature creates natural topaz in a blue and blue gamut, it is London Blue that is considered to be the reference option. It is compared to all other shades of blue.

Topaz deposits around the world quite a bit. They are mainly concentrated in the Urals in our country and in Brazil. This explains the value of this mineral for jewelers. About the naturalness of the stone at different times there were different opinions on this matter. At present, it is considered to be topaz London blue as an artificial stone, since its name was introduced only after creating an artificial tint in the laboratory. and since then it has been used only with respect to topaz, which were affected by neutrons. Even if they find a mineral in nature that is very similar in color to London Blue, this name is not applied to it.

At the same time, talking about the unnaturalness of the London topaz is also not entirely correct. A beautiful blue hue of the stone is created artificially, but natural topaz is taken as the base. The source stone takes on the radiation rays, resulting in its blue hue becomes more saturated.

The name of the stone is translated as "London Blue". However, in relation to London Blue, it is customary to use the following color notation: dark, gray, smoky. Accordingly, the ideal blue or blueness of the topaz often receives such characteristics as: dark, gray or smoky.

The color of London blue topaz is often described as pronounced bright blue. Such a description may be associated with a cornflower blue and ultramarine, a bright sky. It should be noted that this is a fallacy. Such definitions are more suited to sapphires. The originality of the color of the London stone is more likely in a muted smoky blue hue with an admixture of gray or green.

By chemical composition, this stone is aluminum silicate, and the color spectrum of topaz depends on the vacancies in the crystal lattice. This also explains his ability to change color. The physical characteristics of topaz are as follows: glass, transparent.On the Mohs scale of hardness, it is set to 8, only diamond and corundum are harder. The mineral has a conchoidal fracture and density from 3.49 to 3.57 g / cm3. Faceted topaz has perfectly smooth edges, good transparency, an exclusive shade and iridescent mirror shine.

Topaz London Blue is popular with traditional healers for its healing properties. It is believed that it is soothing and allows you to maintain clarity of mind in extreme circumstances. People with psychological problems are recommended to wear jewelry with it to eliminate mood swings and depressive states. A positive effect of this stone on insomniac people has been noticed.

There is a statement that London Blue Topaz sets up its owner in a philosophical way. Such an attitude is capable of creating for others the reputation of a wise person with unlimited abilities. The main magical properties of the mineral are as follows:

• protection from dark forces and evil people;
• the gift of clairvoyance, heightened intuition and invulnerability;
• career growth, business luck and financial well-being;
• solving secrets and exposing intrigues, discovering lies;
• for women, topaz prolongs youth, and makes men wise;
• development of intelligence;
• emphasizes and enhances morality and nobility;
• help in making the right decision;
• keeps love in the family;
• attracts wealth;
• develops communication skills and gives confidence.

The aesthetics of the exclusive appearance of London Topaz inspires many designers to create beautiful jewelry, which are purchased for personal use as well as a gift. Products with topaz are often presented with a topaz wedding, which falls on sixteen years of life together. Topaz London blue inlay earrings, rings, pendants, bracelets. Particularly impressive is the set of products with the London Stone.

The stone is considered universal and looks great with most noble metals, such as: gold, platinum, silver. As for gold, jewelers use various types of gold: white gold, pink, yellow and red. Ornaments with London blue titanium frames are also popular. In terms of cost, they are much more affordable than others, but they look no less impressive.

The deep blue color is especially suitable for owners of gray-blue eyes. It beautifully emphasizes the beauty of the natural shade. At the same time, it is possible to choose a beautiful set of London mineral for any type of appearance, it is only important to choose the frame correctly. For example, topaz with silver and white gold frames are perfect for spring-winter type blondes. To brown-haired women, brunettes and red ones it is worth trying on themselves jewelry with yellow gold.

Since Topaz London Blue has no age limit, women of all ages can wear it, however, like men. A stone with deep elegant blue will emphasize the uniqueness of the image of both a young girl and a strict business woman. It is in perfect harmony with evening dresses and strict suits.

In relation to the horoscope topaz London blue is considered a universal stone. Astrologers make recommendations for wearing it to all zodiac signs. Some horoscopes say that the London stone most of all loves representatives of the constellation Scorpio. In particular, those who have a connection with the business.

Also, astrologers hold a special connection of London Blue Topaz with people born in the constellation of Cancer and Pisces. It is believed that the mineral helps them to properly distribute their strength and cope with negative emotions. On special occasions it is recommended to wear jewelry with a London stone to Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. In those born under this zodiac constellation, it sharpens intuition, sharpens the gift of foresight.

Experts are able to distinguish a real stone very quickly with a refractometer. For the average customer, this is much more difficult, but using simple methods you can protect yourself from purchasing a fake instead of London Blue Topaz and understand how the original differs.

There are several signs by which you can learn that in front of you topaz or aquamarine.

• Aquamarine is paler and lighter. The background of blue topaz is much richer and deeper.
• Topaz is a third heavier than aquamarine. The difference can be felt if two similar samples from different stones are in the hands at the same time.
• Topaz is drowning in jewelery salt solution.

Seatall is a stone imitating the London Topaz. It is a nanocrystal made using crystal glass. At cost, it can be 5 times lower.

• In order to distinguish Sitall from London Blue Topaz, you need to wipe the surface of the mineral with wool fabric. Investigated topaz must be electrified and attract pieces of paper or thread to itself.
• This topaz is very hard, so it will leave scratches on the glass or other hard surface, and it is very difficult to scratch it, unlike the imitation.

• Topaz absorbs heat for a long time. The glass warms up in the hand almost instantly.
• Glass does not leave scratches on quartz and crystal.
• Glass sample can not generate static electricity.
• It has no natural cracks.

Like any gem, topaz requires special care in its care. If we neglect the necessary care for him, the mineral will begin to lose color, and irregularities will appear on its surface. London Blue Topaz is strictly contraindicated:

• interaction with abrasive substances and household chemicals, cosmetics, perfumes and toilet water;
• long hit of direct sunshine;
• contact with salt and fresh water;
• sharp temperature drops;
• mechanical effects such as bumps, drops, scratches.

This mineral is especially good for publishing. Do not wear rings, rings and bracelets with London Blue Topaz on the beach, in the sauna or in the pool. In such conditions, the mineral loses its beauty, changes color. For the same reason, you must remove the jewelry before cleaning, washing dishes, fitness classes and other physical activities.

In order to refresh the stone, it is enough to simply wipe it with a wet, and then immediately dry it with a rag. If topaz has significant contamination, then the procedure for cleaning it is entrusted to a specialist. It is best of all to keep items with London Topaz in a closed box covered with a soft cloth, separate from other stones in order to avoid mutual damage.

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