November Birthstones | Topaz & Citrine Birthstone Information - GIA
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.
What is Topaz Gemstone | Topaz Stone - GIA
Birthstones & Anniversaries. Precious topaz is a birthstone for November and blue topaz is a birthstone for December. Blue topaz is the gem of the 4th anniversary and Imperial topaz is the gem of the 23rd anniversary.
Topaz Description - GIA
Topaz Description. This selection of gems from Ouro Prêto, Brazil, and Russia's Ural Mountains, displays the golden orange to pinkish red color range of precious topaz. The gems range from 7.61 to 14.33 carats in size. Many consumers know topaz as simply an inexpensive blue gem.
Birthstones | Birthstone by Month - GIA
Topaz and citrine are the two birthstones for November. Both are fairly abundant making them affordably priced. These two November birthstones are known for their calming energies and can be found around the world.
Topaz History and Lore - GIA
At the time, the Ural Mountains were topaz’s leading source, and the pink gemstone mined there was named to honor the Russian czar. Ownership of the gem was restricted to the royal family. Today, topaz is one of the US birthstones for November.
Citrine Gemstone | Natural Citrine Stone - GIA
Birthstones & Anniversaries Along with topaz, citrine is a birthstone for November. It’s also recognized as the gem that commemorates the thirteenth anniversary.
Topaz Buying Guide - GIA 4Cs
2014年11月1日 · One of November’s birthstones, topaz has the unique ability to show different colors in different crystal directions. Learn about this gem in GIA's topaz buying guide.
What is Topaz Gemstone | Topaz Stone - GIA
Color Is The Most Important Quality Factor For Topaz. Red is one of the most sought-after topaz colors and represents less than one-half of 1 percent of facet-grade material found. The color the trade calls imperial topaz is highly prized and very rare.
October Birthstones | Opal & Tourmaline Birthstone Information
The October birthstone’s dramatic play-of-color has inspired writers to compare it to fireworks, galaxies and volcanoes. Bedouins once believed opal held lightning and fell from the sky during thunderstorms. Ancient Greeks thought opals bestowed …
Topaz Quality Factors - GIA
Discover the meaning and history of topaz, a November birthstone, and where it can be found.