Rainbow Topaz - A Very Trendy And Elegant Gemstone With Multi Colored Brilliance
Rainbow topaz is an inexpensive, elegant and trendy gemstone that has become one of today’s most sought-after gems. Also known as mystic topaz, rainbow topaz is a natural topaz treated to show the desired rainbow effect. It makes for a unique piece of jewelry due to its multi-colored brilliance.
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.
Rainbow topaz is a product of pure topaz coated with an ultrathin film like the ones used on camera films. The stones pavilion, the underside angled portion that typically forms the bulk of the gem is applied with the coating, typically, a thin layer of titanium or light metal. It results to interference effect which gives rainbow effect of different colors. The coating alters the stones natural refraction. Stunning rainbow colors is then achieved.
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 a natural stone that has been enhanced through this coating treatment. While topaz is a well-known semi-precious gemstone, rainbow topaz is relatively new to jewelries. But, there are some good reasons why rainbow topaz is a nice pick.
1. Rainbow topaz is inexpensive. Although rainbow topaz is relatively rare, it is fairly inexpensive. This is because rainbow topaz is treated, which makes it less expensive than untreated topaz.
2. Rainbow topaz is unique. Rainbow topaz is a perfect choice for unique rings, especially for engagement rings as they have iridescent effect. Rainbow topaz engagement rings are usually set in yellow and white gold. They are available in many setting, styles, sizes and shapes.
Rainbow topaz jewelries are set in inexpensive metals like silver or low-carat gold without outrageous or unconventional styles. They are very affordable.
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Author Fred Gagnon specializes in providing tips and information on jewelries. He owns a wide collection of beautiful, glamorous and elegant jewelries. To learn more about jewelries, accessories, precious metals and gemstones, visit Peridot Rings and Tanzanite Earrings.
