Topaz London: description, application and features of stone care

Topaz London Blue is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful stones and is in demand by connoisseurs. By its aesthetic characteristics and attractiveness, it will create competition for many jewelry. Products from it look expensive, spectacular, exclusive and memorable.

Topaz London Blue is a semi-precious stone. The cut faceted 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 an active name precisely because they have found their unique shade in the laboratory of the capital of Great Britain.

According to another, no less believable, it was so called by the inventors from London. In any case, there is a clear connection between this stone and the English capital. Despite the fact that nature creates natural topazes in blue and blue, it is London that is considered to be the standard variant. It is compared with all other shades of blue.

There are few topaz deposits around the world. They are mainly concentrated in the Urals in our country and in Brazil. This explains the value of this mineral for jewelers. Regarding the naturalness of the stone at different times, there were different opinions on this subject. Currently, it is customary to consider London blue topaz to be an artificial stone, since its name was introduced only after creating an artificial shade in the laboratory and since then it has only been used for topazes that have been affected by neutrons.Even if a mineral is found in nature that is very similar in color to London Blue, this name does not apply to it.

At the same time, talking about the unnaturalness of London's topaz is also not entirely correct. A beautiful blue shade of stone is created artificially, but natural topaz is taken as the basis. The initial stone takes on radiation rays, as a result of which its blue tint becomes more saturated.

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

The topaz of London Blue is often described as pronounced bright blue. Such a description can be associated with a cornflower hue and ultramarine, a bright sky. It is worth noting that this is a fallacy. Such definitions are more suitable for sapphires. The original color of the London stone is rather in a muted smoky blue hue with an admixture of gray or green.

The chemical composition of this stone is aluminum silicate, and the color gamut of topaz depends on vacancies in the crystal lattice. This also explains his ability to change color. The physical characteristics of topaz are as follows: glass, transparent. According to the Mohs hardness scale, it has a value of 8, only diamond and corundum are harder than it. The mineral has a conchoidal fracture and a density of 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 among traditional healers due to its healing properties. It is believed that it calms and allows you to maintain clarity of mind in extreme circumstances. People with psychological problems are advised to wear jewelry with it to eliminate mood swings and depressive states. A positive effect of this stone on people suffering from insomnia has been noticed.

There is a statement that topaz London Blue tunes its owner in a philosophical manner. This attitude can create 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, luck in business and financial well-being;
• solving secrets and exposing intrigues, discovering lies;
• topaz prolongs youth for women, and makes men wise;
• intelligence development;
• emphasizes and strengthens morality and nobility;
• assistance in making the right decision;
• keeps love in the family;
• attracts wealth;
• develops communicative qualities and gives self-confidence.

The aesthetics of the exclusive appearance of London's topaz inspire many designers to create beautiful jewelry that can be purchased both for personal use and as a gift. Products with topaz are often presented for a topaz wedding, which falls on sixteen years of marriage. Topaz London blue inlaid earrings, rings, pendants, bracelets. A set of products with a London stone looks especially impressive.

The stone is considered universal and looks great with most precious metals, such as: gold, platinum, silver.As for gold, jewelers use its various types: white gold, pink, yellow and red. London blue titanium-rimmed jewelry is also popular. At a 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 sets off the beauty of a natural shade. At the same time, you can choose a beautiful set of London mineral for any type of appearance, it is only important to choose the right frame. For example, spring-winter type blondes are perfectly suited with topaz in silver and white gold frames. Brown-haired women, brunettes and redheads should try on jewelry with yellow gold.

Since Topaz London Blue has no age restrictions, women of any age can wear it, however, as well as 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 formal suits.

In relation to the horoscope, Topaz London Blue is considered a universal stone. Astrologers make recommendations for wearing it to all the zodiac signs without exception. Some horoscopes say that most of all the London Stone loves the representatives of the constellation Scorpio. Especially those who have a connection with the business.

Astrologers also have a special connection between London Blue topaz and people born in the constellation Cancer and Pisces. It is believed that the mineral helps them to properly distribute their forces and cope with negative emotions. On special occasions, it is recommended to wear jewelry with a London stone Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. In those born under this zodiac constellation, he exacerbates intuition, aggravates the gift of foresight.

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

There are several signs by which you can find out what is in front of you topaz or aquamarine.

• Aquamarine is paler and lighter. The background of blue topaz is much richer and deeper.
• Topaz is one third heavier than aquamarine. The difference can be felt if two similar samples from different stones are simultaneously in the hands.
• Topaz drowns in jewelry saline.

Sittall is a stone imitating London topaz. It is a nanocrystal made using crystal glass. At a cost it can be 5 times lower.

• In order to distinguish glass from topaz London Blue, you need to rub the surface of the mineral with a woolen cloth. The topaz under investigation should be electrified and attract pieces of paper or thread.
• Real 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 imitation.

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

Like any gem, topaz requires special care.If you neglect the necessary care for it, the mineral will begin to lose color, and bumps will appear on its surface. Topaz London Blue is categorically contraindicated:

• interaction with abrasive substances and household chemicals, cosmetics, perfumes and eau de toilette;
• prolonged exposure to direct sunlight;
• contact with salt and fresh water;
• sharp temperature changes;
• mechanical impacts such as bumps, drops, scratches.

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

In order to refresh the stone, it is enough just to wipe it with a damp, and then immediately dry cloth. If topaz has significant impurities, then the procedure for its cleaning is entrusted to a specialist. It is best to store products with London topaz in a closed box, covered with a soft cloth, separately from other stones, to avoid mutual damage.

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