Topaz is a well known variety of gemstone which has been widely used and appreciated for its beauty and the variety of colors. There are blue, yellow, pink ones, and while the former three can be bought in virtually any jewelry store, imperial topaz is much rarer and thus more valuable. Prices of topaz rings can differ in the matter of tens of times depending on the quality of the stone, its size, color and the kind of the setting.
Types and Colors:
Blue Topaz: It comes in a pale blue all the way up to a dark blue and the popular ones are the Swiss Blue and the London Blue.
Imperial Topaz: It is probably one of the most esteemed species recognizable by its deep shades of golden orange to pink.
Pink Topaz: In shade varies from light pink color to deep pink. It is quite rare and, as such, can earn quite a good amount of money.
Yellow Topaz: Easily identified by its bright shade of yellow which is more on the sunny side of the colour range. They are more easily found and comparatively cheaper than the other two kinds.
Colorless Topaz: Though it is not dramatic as the diamond it is mostly utilized as a diamond simulacrum in jewelries.
Properties:
Hardness: Topaz is one of the harder gemstone and is ranked 8 on the Mohs scale of hardness therefore it is ideal for regular use.
Clarity: Overall, topaz is clear gemstone but it can have inclusions if any from time to time. In general, high-quality stones should be without easily observable inclusions.
Cut: It is also sold in different forms or fabulous cuts like round, oval, and emerald to make the stone more radiant and flashy.
Sources:
Major ore producers are Brazil, Sri Lanka, and Nigeria. Depending on the region, it’s possible that slightly different shades and qualities of topaz can be created.
Price of Topaz Rings
Factors Affecting Price:
Color: Closer to the spectral colors, more deep, bright and intensive – imperial topaz is more costly.
Size: It is observed that larger stones are somewhat expensive; however, this expensiveness can be controlled by the color and clarity of a stone.
Clarity: When deciding the value of the topaz, the important things are inclusions and the piece’s transparency: the less inclusions and the higher the transparency, the higher the price of the piece.
Cut and Setting: And the type of metal used in the setting as well as the style of the crafting on the ring can also affect the cost of the ring.
