Mystic Topaz Natural Gemstone Statement Ring Solitaire Sterling Silver or Gold Wedding Set

Mystic Topaz, 10mm, handset in a tapered bezel setting on a 2.75 bubble band. Customize the band with side stones or change out the mystic topaz for a variety of other stones like moissanite, London blue topaz, opal, garnet, peridot.... This pairs well with a couple of my customizable half halo bands to make a full halo around the stone. A great wedding set! Also available in solid 10k, 14k, 18k gold or even platinum. A little bit about the history of the mystic topaz and how to care for this gemstone: (source: gemrockauctions.com) Mystic topaz was first seen in September of 1998, at the Hong Kong Jewelry Fair, but it took several years before this magnificent marvel hit mainstream consumers. Before mystic topaz is crafted into the vibrant stone that it is; it starts as a natural topaz gemstone. Through a modern technology technique called CVD (chemical vapors disposition) the stone is made more desirable. The process places a thin layer of titanium onto a colorless topaz gemstone, resulting a eye-catching variety of colors. Mystic topaz is a natural stone enhanced by a coating treatment. How to care for Mystic Topaz Mystic Topaz must be delicately cared for to maintain its rainbow vibrant glow. It is said that the stone should be given the same care as a precious pearl. The jewelry in which it is embedded should be protect against sharp blows and damaging activities. Only using products you would use for pearls as a base for cleaning. Using a soap and water mix will clean the stone, but using the proper cleaning products will ensure maximum preservation. Do not use abrasive materials when cleaning mystic topaz as the scratches could damage the coating taking away from its beauty. If treated properly mystic topaz can last a lifetime. Though the process that the stone undergoes is more appealing to the eye the actual topaz gemstone holds more value in its natural form. What is Mystic Topaz Mystical Properties There is a lot of mystical properties that are believed to be within the topaz stone as well as mystic topaz. The Ancient Greeks and Egyptians believed yellow topaz was a symbol representing their Sun deities, Ra and Jupiter. The Ancients of earths past strongly believed that topaz possessed healing properties. The Ancients of the past also believed that if you were to place a topaz stone in wine it could heal upper respiratory problems and even enhance ones eyesight. Emperors and/or Pharaohs would use the stone to detect poison in what they were to drink believing the stone would signal of bad; of course still using poison testers in castle the stone was faulty. Though it was not popular some even believed that the topaz stone gave you temporary invisibility in times of great peril.