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Rainbow Topaz - The Delightfully Different Gemstone For Your Unique Style


By Fred Gagnon

Rainbow topaz is an expensive gemstone that makes for a unique jewelry piece. It is a natural topaz treated to achieve the rainbow effect needed. It has become one of today's most sought after gems, because of its multi colored brilliance. It is a very trendy and elegant gemstone also known as mystic topaz.

Rainbow topaz is made from real topaz which passes through a vacuum deposition process for it to acquire the rainbow color effect. It is a process whereby the topaz is artificially treated with a thin film or coating. It is not a naturally occurring topaz but an enhanced or treated colorless topaz.

Typically, a thin layer of titanium or similar metal coating is applied to the stone's pavilion, the underside angled portion that forms the bulk of the gem. This causes interference which results to various color effect of the rainbow. Natural refraction of the stone is altered by the coating, giving stunning rainbow colors. Rainbow topaz comes from pure topaz coated with ultra thin film similar to the ones used for camera films.

Topaz is commonly thought of as a sky-blue gem, but it is actually a gemstone of all colors. Topaz is usually tinted by impurities, which creates the colors brown, orange, red, blue, pink, wine yellow or straw yellow, and pale gray in the stone. Depending on the impurities present in the gemstone, many variations of gentle tones are available. Tones can range from yellow to yellow-brown, orange-brown, pink-brown, pale to medium red, blue and transparent or translucent.

Among these colors the most common is yellow with a red tint, while the most valuable is pink to reddish. The pink variety of topaz was first discovered in Russia, during which only the Czar and those he chose to give the jewel as a gift were allowed to own it. Blue Topaz is said to have healing powers. People believed that it can treat eye problems.

For centuries, topaz is said to have mystical powers. Egyptians believed that the gem's golden glow color came from their son god Ra, while for the ancient romance topaz is associated with Jupiter, their son god. It is also believed to improve eyesight and dispel all enchantments.

Rainbow topaz is relatively new to jewelries, while topaz is a well known semi-precious gemstone. It is a natural stone enhanced by coating treatment. Rainbow topaz is a nice pick for the following good reasons.

1. Rainbow topaz is inexpensive. Although it is relatively rare, it is fairly priced. It is because rainbow topaz is treated, which makes it cheaper than untreated topaz.

2. Rainbow topaz is unique. Due to its iridescent effect, it's the best choice for unique rings, especially for engagement rings. Rainbow topaz engagement rings are available in different settings, sizes, shapes and styles. They are set in white and yellow gold.

Rainbow topaz is a very affordable gemstone that is usually set in inexpensive metals such as silver or low carat gold. It does not have unconventional and outrageous styles which make them unique.

http://www.rainbow-topaz.com aims to cater to your rainbow topaz jewelry needs. We have an array of rainbow topaz jewelries of different designs that will surely suite your budget. Rainbow topaz jewelries that you can purchase on eBay and Amazon will truly express your unique style.

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