November birthstone
November birthstone: Topaz
Topaz is the stone of love, affection, strength and good fortune. Here's its color, history, care and what to look for when you buy.
- Color
- Precious "imperial" topaz is golden orange to pink
- Hardness
- 8 Mohs
- Meaning
- love, affection, strength and good fortune
- Found in
- Brazil (imperial topaz), Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Pakistan and the US (Utah state gem)
- Anniversary
- 4th (blue topaz) & 23rd
- Alternates
- citrine
- Birth flower
- Chrysanthemum
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Topaz colors
Precious "imperial" topaz is golden orange to pink. Most blue topaz is treated colorless topaz. Citrine, the second November stone, is sunny yellow quartz.
History & meaning
Ancient Greeks believed topaz gave them strength, and Renaissance Europeans thought it could break spells. Russia's 19th-century imperial topaz, mined in the Ural Mountains, was reserved for the czar's family.
Caring for topaz
Hard, but it can split along its cleavage if knocked. Clean with soapy water and avoid steam.
What topaz costs
Blue topaz and citrine are very affordable. Natural imperial topaz is rarer and costs more.
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Necklaces, rings and bracelets in topaz, plus how to pick a setting that suits a 8-hardness stone.
Shop November jewelry ideasQuestions, answered
What is the November birthstone?
The November birthstone is Topaz. Alternate November birthstones are citrine.
What color is the November birthstone?
Precious "imperial" topaz is golden orange to pink. Most blue topaz is treated colorless topaz. Citrine, the second November stone, is sunny yellow quartz.
What does topaz mean?
Topaz symbolizes love, affection, strength and good fortune.
Is topaz good for everyday rings?
Topaz rates 8 on the Mohs hardness scale. Hard, but it can split along its cleavage if knocked. Clean with soapy water and avoid steam.
How much does topaz cost?
Blue topaz and citrine are very affordable. Natural imperial topaz is rarer and costs more.
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