Topaz and Amethyst for the 4th Anniversary

Topaz and Amethyst are the gemstones for any jewellery that you give her for the 4th anniversary. Topaz has been a highly valued stone because of its lustre and symbolism. Amethyst was favoured by the ancient Greeks and the Egyptians and is hailed as the stone of good luck. Read on to find out more about topaz and amethyst, what they look like, their symbolism and where to buy topaz and amethyst jewellery.

What do Topaz and Amethyst look like?

Topaz has been a much sought-after stone because of its mesmerising lustre, double refraction and strong hue for centuries. Pure topaz is actually colourless and translucent and belongs to the family of crystals.

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Topaz ranges in colour from deep golden yellow (Imperial Topaz), blue, light to medium brown (Champagne Topaz), to even pink, and white topaz.

Amethyst is a beautiful crystalline quartz in fascinating shades of purple, lilac or mauve. This striking-looking gemstone has been coveted by priests, royalty and commoners alike down the ages, right from Biblical times.

History and a little background…

Topaz has found mention even in the Holy Bible. The Book of Exodus in the Old Testament mentions the topaz as being one of the twelve breastplate stones of the High Priest. The discovery of this gemstone is shrouded in controversy. According to one theory, the Romans are credited with first discovering this stone on Topazos, a small island in the Red Sea. As a result, they called it ‘topaz’.

Amethyst derives its name from the Greek word for ‘not drunken’ as wearing this stone was believed to offer protection against becoming intoxicated. The ancient Egyptians wore the amethyst to protect their minds from negative feelings. The amethyst is also known as the Bishop’s Stone and is worn by Catholic Bishops till date.

Significance and Symbolism of Topaz and Amethyst

Topaz symbolises wisdom, understanding and fulfilment. In the realm of crystal therapy, topaz is a highly valued gemstone as regards energy enhancement, elimination of toxins, and balancing of emotions. Wearing a topaz close to the skin is also said to increase creativity, individuality and self-expression.

Amethyst has stood as a symbol of piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom since ancient times. The amethyst was also hailed as the gemstone of good luck and love. Wearing an amethyst was believed to calm the mind and allow the wearer to exercise self-control over undesirable passions.