Colour : Typically the colour ranges from yellow to orange, although colours can vary greatly.

Origin : Brown, yellow, orange, sherry, red and pink topaz is found in Brazil and Sri Lanka. Pink topaz is found in Pakistan and Russia.

Birthstone: November (yellow), December (blue).

Zodiac Birthstone : Saggitarius.

Properties : Yellow/gold topaz, ruled by the sun, brings abundance, and encourages practicality as well as good planning. It is also said to help in the assimilation of new knowledge. It is also said to counteract bad moods, and calms irritability caused by lack of sleep. This color also can detoxify the body to help with tissue regeneration.

History : The name topaz comes from the Sanskrit, meaning fire. The ancient Greeks believed that it had the power to increase strength. Ancient Egyptians said that topaz was colored with the golden colour of the sun god Ra, which made topaz a very powerful amulet, used to protect the faithful against harm. The Romans associated topaz with Jupiter, who also is the god of the sun.