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White Topaz’s meaning, styling, and care
Brilliant White Topaz, one of April's birthstones, is said to symbolize awareness, clarity, purity, and truth. Learn how to style and care for this beautiful white gemstone.
The meaning of White Topaz
White Topaz, sometimes known as Clear or Silver Topaz, is a crystal-clear white stone that has long been treasured for its brilliance. According to tradition, this stone enhances self-awareness and clarity of thought, enabling its wearers to see themselves and the world without any illusions.
The meaning of White Topaz
White Topaz, sometimes known as Clear or Silver Topaz, is a crystal-clear white stone that has long been treasured for its brilliance. According to tradition, this stone enhances self-awareness and clarity of thought, enabling its wearers to see themselves and the world without any illusions.
Connected to the crown chakra, White Topaz is considered a valuable tool for helping to clear the mind in times of stress. Feeling overwhelmed? Wear White Topaz to promote calmness and allow you to see your situation more clearly. It's also a wonderful stone to wear while meditating. Sit for a few minutes with this brilliant gem and feel the cobwebs get swept right out of your head! White Topaz is one of the birthstones for April and the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus.
Connected to the crown chakra, White Topaz is considered a valuable tool for helping to clear the mind in times of stress. Feeling overwhelmed? Wear White Topaz to promote calmness and allow you to see your situation more clearly. It's also a wonderful stone to wear while meditating. Sit for a few minutes with this brilliant gem and feel the cobwebs get swept right out of your head! White Topaz is one of the birthstones for April and the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus.
Since ancient times, humans have associated gemstones with healing properties and spiritual significance.
The pull to attach special significance to gemstones continues in modern times, with the designation in 1912 of birthstones for each month by the American National Association of Jewelers. Whether you choose a stone for its time-honored symbolism, its connection to your birth month, or simply its color, it’s fun to learn about these traditional meanings.
White Topaz – gemstone knowledge
White Topaz is a neosilicate mineral, a family of minerals that's found in many places around the world. While most Topaz comes from Brazil, the semi-precious gemstone can be found in many other countries, including the United States, Germany, Russia, Sri Lanka, and Australia.
White Topaz – gemstone knowledge
White Topaz is a neosilicate mineral, a family of minerals that's found in many places around the world. While most Topaz comes from Brazil, the semi-precious gemstone can be found in many other countries, including the United States, Germany, Russia, Sri Lanka, and Australia.
Due to its colorless appearance, White Topaz is considered the purest, or most natural, form of the gemstone. Nantucket Blue Topaz is the same stone, only with mineral inclusions that color it a beautiful blue.
No one is sure exactly where the name Topaz comes from, but some believe that it derives from the Sanskrit word "tapas," meaning "heat" or "fire." Others say that the name comes from the Greek word "topazos," meaning "to seek."
No one is sure exactly where the name Topaz comes from, but some believe that it derives from the Sanskrit word "tapas," meaning "heat" or "fire." Others say that the name comes from the Greek word "topazos," meaning "to seek."
The ancient Romans believed that White Topaz could help keep them safe while traveling. Curiously, it's said that the ancient Greeks thought that White Topaz could bestow the gift of invisibility upon its wearers. Today the stone is prized as a tool to help calm and clear the mind (while you stay completely visible, of course!).
Caring for your White Topaz jewelry
White Topaz has a rating of 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, meaning it’s durable and appropriate for everyday wear, with a little care. In 1822 Friedrich Mohs created this scale to rate gemstones from 1 (softest) to 10 (exceptionally hard), based on their ability to withstand scratches. White Topaz can be scratched by gemstones that rate higher on the Mohs scale, including Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, and Diamonds. Store your White Topaz jewelry in its jewelry pouch or box to keep the gemstone from being scratched by harder stones.
White Topaz is quite durable and a great choice for everyday wear. You can wear your White Topaz jewelry in the shower, while swimming, sleeping, and exercising. Just keep it away from extreme heat and be sure not to strike it against hard surfaces.
White Topaz is quite durable and a great choice for everyday wear. You can wear your White Topaz jewelry in the shower, while swimming, sleeping, and exercising. Just keep it away from extreme heat and be sure not to strike it against hard surfaces.
Occasional cleaning with a non-abrasive jewelry cleaner or mild, dye-free dish soap and water is a simple way to maintain the beauty of your White Topaz jewelry. Let the jewelry soak in a small bowl for a few minutes (away from the sink drain), then brush gently with a soft toothbrush. Be sure to rinse it completely, and blot dry with a chamois cloth.
Styling tips for White Topaz
The clear white color of White Topaz makes it endlessly versatile. It's stunning on its own, and Its brillance can also highlight the color of any gemstone it's paired with.
White Topaz is a wonderful complement to light, milky gems such as Aquamarine and Moonstone. The three stones together create a sweetly soft color story that adds a lovely touch to any neutral outfit.
Worn with a multicolored birthstone necklace, a White Topaz pendant acts as a neutral point of focus that provides a nice contrast to the rainbow of gems.
Worn with a multicolored birthstone necklace, a White Topaz pendant acts as a neutral point of focus that provides a nice contrast to the rainbow of gems.
Paired with Nantucket Blue Topaz and Sapphire, White Topaz completes a white-and-blue palette that's classic enough to be worn with any outfit. Try it with denim!
Paired with Nantucket Blue Topaz and Sapphire, White Topaz completes a white-and-blue palette that's classic enough to be worn with any outfit. Try it with denim!
White Topaz and Diamonds
White Topaz and Diamonds, April's two birthstones, are both popular choices for jewelry. They're wonderful accent stones for any other gemstone, and of course look beautiful on their own. While White Topaz is a hard stone, rating an 8 on the Mohs scale, Diamond rates a 10 -- it's literally the hardest substance on earth. They're both great for everyday wear; you just have to make sure not to strike your White Topaz on any hard surface.
White Topaz and Diamonds
White Topaz and Diamonds, April's two birthstones, are both popular choices for jewelry. They're wonderful accent stones for any other gemstone, and of course look beautiful on their own. While White Topaz is a hard stone, rating an 8 on the Mohs scale, Diamond rates a 10 -- it's literally the hardest substance on earth. They're both great for everyday wear; you just have to make sure not to strike your White Topaz on any hard surface.
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FAQ
White Topaz is a neosilicate mineral of aluminum and fluorine. Diamonds are made of pure carbon. They're both hard stones, making them suitable for everyday wear. White Topaz is not quite as hard as Diamonds, though, and should be stored in its jewelry pouch or box to keep it from being scratched by harder gems. Avoiding scratches will help your White Topaz keep its sparkle.
Tradition says that wearing your birthstone is good luck, so if you're an April baby, it's a great choice for jewelry! White Topaz is considered to be a lucky stone in general, so it makes a wonderful gemstone for everybody. Try pairing it with your birthstone to highlight its color.
People wear gemstones for many reasons, not just because it’s the birthstone for the month they were born. You may choose to wear a stone because you feel a connection to the color, because its traditional meaning resonates with you, or because it reminds you of someone you love, such as a child, friend, or loved one who’s passed away. Jewelry is extremely personal and you should feel free to wear any gemstone that speaks to you.