December Birthstone: Blue Topaz

The name topaz comes from a Sanskrit term meaning fire.

Blue Topaz is a beautifully striking gemstone.

Blue Topaz is a beautifully striking gemstone.

Blue Topaz pieces from Marlen Jewelers make a great Christmas gift for those with December birthdays.

Ancient cultures believed that topaz has various powerful properties:

  • The Greeks believed it had power to increase strength and to make its wearer invisible
  • The Romans believed it had power to improve eyesight
  • The Egyptians wore it as an amulet to protect them from injury
  • During the Middle Ages topaz was thought to heal both physical and mental disorders and prevent death

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