November Birthstone

Yellow Topaz is the month of November birthstone, it comes from a Sanskrit word meaning "fire." And in ancient lore, it could be used to control heat. It was said to have the power to cool boiling water, as well as excessive anger. As medication, topaz was used to cure fever.

Birthstones harbor a lot of significance, beauty, and color. But out of the twelve stones, the stone for the month of November beats every one.

If you’re a gemstone collector, or even a gem enthusiast, you know no set is complete without the magnificent November birthstone.

But what do you really know about the November birthstone? There’s a lot of information out there about rocks and minerals, but no one ever seems to have the all-you-need-to-know book about this breathtaking rock.

The Topaz is the stone that symbolizes being born during the month of November. Lots of people always assume a Topaz is just a transparent gold and yellow stone, but that’s not always the case. The November birthstone can come in many colors, such as blue, light green and even pink.

The name Topaz actually originated from a Greek word that meant to shine. It also gave the hint of an implication of fire. Greeks from way back in the day felt that the now November birthstone actually gave them power and strength. It was said that the Topaz could ward off certain aliments, and even a death that was rather sudden!

Everybody loves having birthstone jewelry, but how do you take care of a pair of birthstone earrings? There are certain rules and guidelines you must follow to the letter in order to ensure the well being of your gems.

Always remember to wipe off your stone with a dirt-free, soft, wet piece of cloth after you’ve worn it. By remembering to do this you’ll be ensuring that beautiful shine never dies. Storing your November birthstone in a small, smooth bag helps keep oils and dirt away from your stone.

Whilst you’re wearing your birthstone jewelry, make sure you definitely do everything in your power to keep them away from salt water. Remember that sweat is basically salt water, so it’s never a good idea to wear your pieces when you anticipate a raised body temperature. Hard compounds and chemicals like chlorine can damage your November birthstone by eroding away its finish and polish.

Detergents are also rather harmful and can act in the same manner that chlorine does. Be sure to never apply hair products, such as hairspray or hair glitter, when wearing your November birthstone. It’s important you apply all scents and toiletries before you put your gems on.

At the same time it’s true that the Topaz is a gemstone, and thus has the ability to last for generations, it’s always important to handle them with care. They are very durable, but have the capability of breaking if handled poorly.

It’s also very important to keep your gems and stones separated when you store them. Never let one stone touch another for the simple fact that they could scratch each other. A November birthstone is very beautiful, so it’s imperative to take proper care of them.

Topaz occurs in a range of magnificent colors -- blue, pale green, varying shades of yellow, pink, red, brown and even black. Pure topaz itself is a colorless stone. Red and some pink topaz get their colors from chromium that is substituted for aluminum in the crystals.

But most other colors occur due to minor element substitutions and defects in the crystal. Some colors are unstable and can fade away; for example, brown topaz mined in Siberia can be bleached by sunlight. Either way they are very symbolic as the November birthstone.

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