Topaz Gemstone Earrings
Topaz Gemstone Earrings are a wonderful addition to any jewelry wardrobe.
Topaz was one of the stones in the ‘Breastplate of Judgement’ of Aaron, described in the Bible. There were 12 stones, one for each of the 12 tribes of Israel.
Historically, topaz has been thought to give long life, good looks and intelligence. It is also thought to given protection from poison by changing colors in its presence, It gives protection from disease and sorcery. The ancient Greeks believed that it had the power to increase strength and make its wearer invisible in times of emergency. Its mystical curative powers waxed and waned with the phases of the moon. It was said to cure insomnia, asthma, and hemorrhages.
The most famous topaz is actually a colorless topaz that was originally thought to be a diamond. It is a 1680 carat stone known as the "Braganza Diamond" set in the Portuguese Crown Jewels. Another beautiful topaz is in the Green Vault in Dresden which has one of the world’s most important gem collections. While none of our gems are quite so large, there is no doubt that these topaz gemstone earrings are valuable in their own right.








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