Blue topaz is a transparent to translucent bright blue gem. A variation of topaz, it is the blue colour that is the boldest and brightest. Blue topaz is the perfect gemstone for those wanting a blue gemstone that is not as dark as a sapphire, and with a higher saturation than aquamarine. Topaz is an 8 on the Mohs scale of hardness so is an ideal gemstone to be worn in jewellery.
Blue topaz starts life as colourless, it then undergoes multi-stage treatment to gain the vivid blue colour it is famed for. Topaz is the birthstone for November, and blue topaz is gifted for four-year wedding anniversaries. Topaz has been found in Brazil, Afghanistan, Australia, Burma, China, Japan, Madagascar, Mexico and many other locations.
