The topaz represents friendship, tranquility, loyalty, and balance. It also has therapeutic properties and promotes optimism.

The topaz is almost always blue, with the most common color being light blue. This color is enhanced by any cut and has a romantic and powerful appearance. Historically, it was believed that the stone would make you stronger and give you more self-confidence. The gemstone represents joy, prosperity, and truth. It is also worn to set and achieve goals. Topaz is one of the most important healing stones in the world. The ancient Greeks felt a connection between their god and this stone, hence its association with purity and wisdom.

This stone attracts prosperity, love, and happiness. If your intentions are pure, it attracts wealth and prosperity. It is a sunny stone that

A gentle way has been developed. The birthstone helps you find your own path and trust your knowledge and wisdom. Topaz therefore influences you both mentally and physically. Keeping the gemstone in your bedroom promotes a better night's sleep. After illness or exhaustion, carrying topaz can help you recover more quickly physically. Wearing a blue topaz also improves your appetite and allows you to taste food more effectively, thus strengthening your senses. This gemstone relaxes the nerves and thus relieves nerve pain by wearing the necklace.

The topaz is named after the Greek island of Topazes. The name "imperial topaz" originated in Russia. The topaz found was primarily golden topaz, which was the property of the Tsar and his family. The designation "imperial" indicates that only nobles—such as the imperial family—were permitted to wear this topaz. In Europe, during the Renaissance, it was believed that topaz could dispel jealousy and anger, and that it could break curses and ward off magic. In Germany, the beautiful light-yellow topaz was mined in Saxony in the 17th century. These crystals were then incorporated into the crown jewels of the Polish King, Augustus II the Strong. You can now admire these crown jewels in the Grünes Gewölbe Museum in Dresden.

Besides being the birthstone for December, topaz also belongs to the Sagittarius and Capricorn zodiac signs. You can also use it for zodiac jewelry if you're interested.

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21: Citrine and Topaz

Capricorn December 22 - January 19: topaz and garnet

So, the Sagittarius sign has the choice of November's birthstone, a citrine, as well as December's birthstone, a topaz. Capricorn can also choose November's birthstone or, alternatively, a topaz.

In addition to jewelry featuring the December birthstone, we stock a large collection of birthstone jewelry in our store. Browse our extensive collection of birthstone jewelry in our online store or come try it on in our beautiful shop in Vlissingen. Would you like to design a unique piece of jewelry featuring the December birthstone? You can do so in our studio. One of our expert goldsmiths will work with you to explore the possibilities of incorporating the topaz into a beautiful ring, pendant, or bracelet.

Gemstone jewelry is often unique and not available in different sizes. If you'd like to order a birthstone ring online, we'll custom-make it for you in our workshop. To find the right ring size, please see our instructions. Topaz is a beautiful stone to incorporate into a silver or gold pendant and can also be worn on a bracelet. Below, you'll find a small selection of birthstones available at Mama Jewels. View the full collection of birthstone jewelry here .