The name topaz comes from the ancient Greek name for St. John's Island in the Red Sea, which used to be famous for mining yellow stones. Throughout history, all yellow gems were considered topaz, and all topaz was considered yellow.
The birthstone for November is topaz - a brown, green, red, pink, yellow or blue with blue topaz being the most popular. This gemstone was believed by ancient Egyptians and Romans to protect and heal. Additionally, it is said to be calming and healing, stopping nightmares, calming tempers, and restoring sanity. Topaz is a colourless gemstone, however, it can come in different hues - like blue - due to elements and chemicals. Take a look at our collection of November Birthstone Jewellery.
The name topaz comes from the ancient Greek name for St. John's Island in the Red Sea, which used to be famous for mining yellow stones. Throughout history, all yellow gems were considered topaz, and all topaz was considered yellow.
