Imperial Topaz Pendant

Imperial Topaz Pendant

Mineral: Topaz var. Imperial

Origin: Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Color: Pinkish Orange

Pleochroism: Pinkish Orange and Yellow

Treatment: None

Approximate Dimensions: 3.8cm x 1.2cm x 1.1cm

Weight: 7.2g

10% of this purchase will be donated to The Rainforest Foundation US

The term “Imperial Topaz“ originated in 19th century Russia, where the Ural Mountains were topaz’s leading source. The rare pink gemstones discovered there were named to honor the Russian Czar, and ownership of these stones was restricted to the royal family.

The ancient Romans believed that topaz provided protection from danger while traveling. During the Middle Ages, it was believed that attaching the topaz to the left arm protected the owner from any curse and warded off the evil eye. It was also believed that wearing topaz increased body heat, which would enable people to relieve a cold or fever and it was also believed to enhance mental powers.

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