HISTORY OF THE DECEMBER BIRTHSTONE
Pure topaz is colorless and allochromatic, meaning it has a range of color possibilities it has been
found as a pale green, blue, and yellow. The paler the topaz is, the more expensive it will be.
December’s blue shade is one of the rarest occurring in nature. Most people recognize the precious
blue
topaz for its alluring aqua-turquoise shade. The three main shades of this range are known as London
Blue, Sky, and Swiss. The alternative to the blue topaz is the turquoise. Today, its primary source
is
Brazil, although it is also found in Sri Lanka, Mexico, Australia, and parts of Mexico.
