| Known as a designer gemstone, mystic fire topaz | | | | ordinary soft cloths with tepid water to clean. |
| jewelry is one of the latest products in the | | | | A contemporary choice for special occasions |
| advancement of gemstone enhancement | | | | While the blue and yellow variety are specifically |
| processes. What is created is a fabulous burst of | | | | designated as birthstone and anniversary gifts, the |
| multi-colored sparkle from a previously white | | | | contemporary woman might like to shake things |
| stone. | | | | up and opt for a (mystic fire topaz birthstone) |
| How the process works | | | | whether she is born in November or December. |
| The process was developed by Azotic Coating | | | | After all, those colors can be found in the one |
| Technology, Inc. and (mystic fire topaz earrings) | | | | gemstone. The same can be said for the 4th and |
| and other pieces entered the market in 1998. | | | | 23rd wedding anniversary. |
| Using a patented technique developed called | | | | Origins |
| physical vapor deposition, a very thin layer of | | | | Prior to the enhancement, the original stone can |
| titanium is applied to the underside of a white | | | | come from pretty much anywhere in the world. |
| topaz. As light waves pass through the stone and | | | | Deposits are located on every single continent and |
| the layer of titanium, the refracted light displays | | | | there seems to be an endless supply. This also |
| an array of blues, reds, greens and purples. | | | | makes them affordable. However, the most |
| It is important to note that because the process | | | | important supplier is Brazil. |
| starts with a naturally-occurring stone and the | | | | Magic and mysticism |
| chemical properties are not altered, the resulting | | | | It was once believed that this gemstone could |
| stone is completely natural and maintains the | | | | detect poisons and provide invisibility to the |
| value of a natural stone. | | | | wearer. Again, even though this stone looks like |
| Caring for these unique gemstones | | | | nothing the ancients had ever seen, it still holds |
| Like their other-colored brethren, a (mystic fire | | | | the same properties. It is also believed to relieve |
| topaz pendant) retains the same hardness, an 8 | | | | upper respiratory problems and improve eyesight. |
| on the Mohs scale which means it is durable. | | | | The mystical beauty of this multi-colored |
| However, while the top part is resistant to | | | | gemstone is an excellent addition to the most |
| damage, the underside must be protected. | | | | avid jewelry lover to the occasional wearer. It is |
| Abrasive cloths, brushes and chemicals can | | | | as unique and vibrant as the people who choose |
| scratch the layer of titanium which ruins the play | | | | to wear them. |
| of color in the stone. Only use gentle soaps and | | | | |