Windsor, California
Windsor, California
Those with November birthdays have two beautiful birthstones to choose from: topaz and citrine. Topaz comes in a rainbow of colors; citrine is prized for its charming yellow and orange hues. Both November birthstones are known to have calming energies while bringing fortune and warmth to the wearer. Most topaz and citrine birthstones are affordably priced, as good-quality gems are not as rare as for many of their counterparts. This means that those born in November have many options to choose from. Your challenge will be deciding which one to pick.
The variety of topaz hues includes colorless, light blue, yellow, orange, pink, violet, brown and, very rarely, red. The vast majority of blue topaz seen today is the permanent result of treating colorless topaz with irradiation and heating. The rainbow effect seen in “Mystic Topaz” is created by coating colorless topaz with a thin artificial film.
Some believe the word “topaz” comes from the Sanskrit word tapas, which means “fire.” Others trace it back to the Greek topazos. This November birthstone was long thought to have many benefits. The ancient Greeks believed that topaz gave them strength. From the 1300s to the 1600s, Europeans thought it could thwart magic spells and dispel anger. For centuries, many people in India have believed that topaz worn above the heart assures long life, beauty and intelligence.
The distinctly pinkish orange Imperial topaz has aristocratic cachet. It is commonly believed that the name originated with the Russian royal family’s insistence on keeping the finest colors of this gem, which was mined in Russia’s Ural Mountains, exclusively for their use. An alternate explanation, especially popular in Brazil, is that it dates from an 1881 visit by Brazilian Emperor Pedro II to Ouro Preto—the town closest to Brazil’s most productive topaz mines–and the gift of a reddish topaz to him.
Blue topaz is the gem of the fourth wedding anniversary, and Imperial topaz is the gem of the 23rd wedding anniversary.
This November birthstone is the transparent yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz, which has been used in jewelry for thousands of years. Citrine has been a popular gemstone since ancient times and has shared a history of mistaken identities with the other November birthstone, topaz. As a result, people thought citrine had the same powers as topaz. They believed the citrine birthstone could soothe tempers and calm the wearer.
The ancient Greeks carved rock crystal ornaments that glistened like permafrost. Roman pontiffs wore rings set with massive purple amethysts, and citrine has been reported in Roman jewelry. It was particularly popular in colorful Scottish jewelry from the Victorian era. Citrine, believed to derive from the French word for “lemon” (citron), is given for the thirteenth wedding anniversary.
Today, most of the citrine in the marketplace results from the heat treatment of amethyst. With its ready availability in a broad range of sizes, citrine birthstone is one of the most affordable and desired yellow gemstones.
Vintage natural Orange Citrine Center Stone belcher ring. 10k gold, XRF verified. 8 prong head. 6 grams total weight. size 6.75
Swiss blue topaz gold ring. XRF Tested 14k gold. Emerald cut Swiss Blue Topaz estimated at 15 carats. Stone: 16mm length x 12mm width x 8.74mm dep...
View full details14 karat yellow gold blue topaz 5mm pierced stud earrings secured with friction post and backs.
Natural, trillion cut, orange citrine, estimated 3.4 carats total weight 12 karat gold (48.5% gold) XRF verified, however stamped 18k Size 6 4.9 g...
View full detailsBlue Topaz 3mm 14 karat yellow gold stud Earrings secured with friction post and backs.
1 pear shaped, checkerboard cut london blue topaz, 2.25 carats total weight 25 natural, round brilliant cut, near colorless, SI clarity diamond ac...
View full details1 marquise shaped, iridescent mystic topaz, estimated 5.5 carats total weight 51 natural, round and single cut, near colorless, I clarity diamond...
View full detailsSky blue topaz and diamond 10 karat white gold bypass ring. 8x4 mm marquise shaped blue topaz weighing an estimated .66 carats Two .05 carat, roun...
View full detailsNatural, heart-shaped, blue topaz, estimated 0.8 carat total weight 3 natural, round brilliant cut, near colorless, SI clarity diamond accents, es...
View full detailsNatural, oval cut, blue topaz, set in decorative basket setting, estimated 13.84 carats total weight Stamped 14k yellow gold ring with decorative ...
View full details2 natural, oval cut, blue topaz, estimated 7.12 carats per stone for 14.24 carats total weight Stamped 14k yellow gold clip on earrings 7.3 grams ...
View full detailsExpertly crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this hinged bangle bracelet boasts a stunning rainbow gradient of 30 channel-set semi precious gemstone...
View full details14 karat white gold blue Topaz 5 mm rhodium finished pierced stud earrings secured with post and friction backs. Estimated total gem weight 1.10 ct.
Add a special touch to your outfit with this golden 1.06 carat pear-shaped natural citrine gemstone ring crafted in sparkling 14k yellow gold and...
View full detailsAn eye-catching piece of jewelry, this ladies East West London Blue Topaz and Diamond Halo 14K white gold ring is a show stopper. The 1.79ct elonga...
View full detailsThis 14K white gold three stone ring is the perfect statement piece. Featuring a breathtakingly beautiful elongated cushion-cut 4.96ct London Blue ...
View full detailsBejeweled with natural diamonds and a precious topaz, this beautiful pendant is crafted from 18 karat white gold. The two diamond-shaped design ho...
View full detailsThis elegant 18 karat white gold bow tie link 7" bracelet is adorned with seven peach colored, oval precious topazes and seven round brilliant nat...
View full details.20 ct. total weight, 3mm citrine 14 karat yellow gold pierced stud earrings secured with friction post and backs.
This beautiful pendant features a stunning 4.81 carat cluster of sky blue and London blue topazes, with a ribbon of round brilliant cut diamonds el...
View full detailsOval citrine, 7 mm X 5 mm, are bar set in 14 karat yellow gold pierced earrings and accented with a single sparkling .04 carat diamond. The earring...
View full detailsBlue Topaz 3mm 14kw gold stud Earrings secured with friction post and backs
This "One Of A Kind" estate ring dazzles with an oval green/purple Mystic Topaz center stone bordered on each side by multi color small round brill...
View full detailsVibrant in color, this London blue topaz pendant features of an oval stone bordered at the top by a half moon shaped stone of the same color. The t...
View full details{"one"=>"Select 2 or 3 items to compare", "other"=>"{{ count }} of 3 items selected"}