TopazThe name topaz comes from the Greek word "topazos" meaning "to shine" which also signifies "fire." Topaz is most commonly found is yellow colour, but it also occures in flax, brown, green, blue, light blue, red and pink ... and sometimes it has no colour at all. Imperial (pink) shades are the rarest and therefore, the most valuable.
In mysticism, the topaz is attributed with a cooling, styptic and appetising effect. It is said to dispel sadness, anger and nocturnal fears. It is reputed to make men handsome and intelligent and sterile women fertile and happy.
It is a fluorine aluminium silicate. With a ranking of "8" on the Mohs scale of hardness topaz has good durability. Pear Shaped Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold