December Birthstone -Topaz - Birthstones for December born or Saggitarius

Blue Topaz is cool. Blue is the color of the element of water; symbolizing the ocean and the sky. Blue denotes stability and harmony.
Blue Topaz has cooling properties, which can calm down temper, dispel sadness and nocturnal fear. It is reputed to make men
handsome and intelligent and help solve sterility problems in women. Associated with healing properties it cures insanity, asthma,
weak vision and insomnia. Wearer of Topaz increases patience, confidence, happiness, loyality, strength and idealism. Mythlogically,
topaz is thought to have magical powers, making the wearer invisible in dire situations. The ancient Egyptian pharaohs wore Blue
Topaz for protection against evil. During the Middle Ages Topaz was thought to heal both physical and mental disorders and prevent
death.

Primarily Topaz is found in Brazil, Nizeria, Pakistan, China and the
United States.

Topaz has been known for at least 2000 years and is one of the
gemstones, which form the foundations of the twelve gates to the Holy
city of the New Jerusalem; intended to protect against enemies and as
a symbol of beauty and splendour. It cannot be proved whether the
name Topaz is denoted from the Sanskrit or the Greek. The Sanskrit
word is “Tapas”meaning fire and the Greek word “Topazos”meaning
green stone. The Romans dedicated the Topaz to Jupiter.

Modern birthstone for the calendar month of December is Blue Topaz. It is the anniversary gemstone for the 4th, 19th or 23rd year
of marriage. Other birthstones, which can be added to the list, are turquoise, zircon, lapis, onyx, ruby and chrysoprase. Tanzanite was
added as an additional birthstone for December by the American Gem Trade Association in October 2002.

Pure Topaz is colorless. The blue hue is created when Topaz is
treated in heat. The source of heat may be natural or man imposed.
The three shades of Blue Topaz are Sky, Swiss and London Blue,
which is the deepest of all. Besides blue, Topaz is found in many
shades including red, orange, peach, pink, gold, yellow and brown.

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.

Although Topaz is a very hard gemstone, it can be split with a single blow and should be protected from hard knocks.

Blue Topaz can be gifted to a dear one as a symbol of love and faith. Least to worry about, its cooling properties as because it cannot
cool down the heat of love.

The alternate December birthstones turquoise is if anything is perhaps the most popular of all in the list. It happens to be one of the
most valuable non-transparent mineral stone often choose for jewelry making. Turquoise is believed to enhance the wearer’s trust,
knowledge, love and wisdom. Zircon is another important December Birthstone. It is found in a spectrum of colors and possesses
great brilliance, fire and clarity.