This blog post is all about London blue topaz engagement rings.
What is a beautiful and unique gem for an engagement ring that you won’t see everyday? A London blue engagement ring may be the perfect for you. They are blue, gorgeous and make unique pieces of jewelry.
We all know that your engagement ring will be special to you no matter what the details are. But A little blue sparkle never hurt anybody.
In this blog post we will talk about London blue topaz engagement rings. We will go over what makes it that beautiful blue and discuss the pros and cons of this ring.
What is London Blue Topaz
It is relatively tough stone and somewhat brittle. The hardness is 8 according to Mohs scale. It is also unusually heavy (about 3.5 times as heavy as water) and “slippery,” which enables it to take an exceptionally high polish.
The hardness of London blue topaz is one of the main selling points for this crystal. It is hard enough to use in every day like rings and is a piece you won’t have to worry about in you engagement ring setting.
Parts of the world where white topaz is created, it naturally heats up for many years. After it has been exposed to the heat and radiation, the white topaz tuns into a darkish blue color.
The Exclusivity Of London Blue Topaz
London blue topaz is described as a very unique color to it. It is not as light as ordinary blue topaz (light) or as bright as swiss blue topaz. It is however, a rich blue color similar to blue ink, denim blue or Walmart blue. It is a darker blue but not as dark as sapphire.
This gemstone is popular for it’s beauty and exclusivity. But it is sought after for the beautiful deep blue with fantastic clarity. Depending on the shape and size, a London blue topaz engagement ring could be some tough competition for a sapphire engagement ring.
It’s medium to dark blue color is stunning because of the saturation and brilliance of the topaz. With the rise of using alternative stones for engagement rings. London blue topaz is a good option for three reasons: unique properties, its meaning, and the endless design elements.
The name London blue refers to the rich blue color with greenish and grayish undertones. London blue is the darkest of the blue topaz and it takes the longest to produce.
Meaning of London Blue Engagement Ring
The meaning of a London blue topaz is romance, royalty and calm. When taking a look at this precious stone, you see an amazing array of deep blues and all you could think about is the ocean. Having this stone in your engagement ring will surely put a smile on your face every day.
Blue Topaz is also the December birthstone (November is Topaz). So if your birthday or your partner’s birthday is in December, London blue topaz will make a very nice engagement ring. This is also the official gemstone of the state of Texas. If you are from Texas or love the area this precious gem applies to you as well.
London blue topaz is growing in popularity because it is becoming a highly sought after gemstone. We have seen these trends with celebrities as well. More people are getting away from the traditional diamond engagement rings and acquiring colored stones like topaz, emeralds, rubies pink diamonds, and so much more.
Fun Facts About London Blue Topaz
London blue Topaz is the most valuable of all the blue Topaz.
The largest blue Topaz is the Ostro stone. It is Swiss blue but on display in London.
London blue Topaz gems are slightly radioactive.Due to the treatment of irradiation.
Most blue topaz gems are primarily from Brazil.
The color of a London blue Topaz is permanent so you do not have to worry about your gem fading.
Topaz is often mistaken for quartz. You could tell the difference by hardness.Topaz will scratch glass quartz will not.
London blue Topaz could be found in nature but it is extremely rare. Most of what’s on the market has been treated.
It takes 3 to 4 years to change a white topaz to London blue.
London Blue Topaz Engagement Rings
Here is a list of beautiful London blue engagement rings we found on the internet. We put this list together for you to imagine one of these lovely pieces on your ring finger.
Any lucky lady will be totally absolutely obsessed with this ring! It is oval cut and set with silver. She will look forward to stop lights now so she could stop and stare at this beauty!
This round London blue topaz ring is set in gold and have beautiful diamonds around it . We love how it brings a pop of color to your hand and the deep blue is there to catch your eye.
Love this emerald cut London blue topaz ring by Keepsake Jewelry. It just goes to show the versatility of this gem it really looks classy in any shape and setting. Just pick your favorite shape and let the sparkle do the rest.
This is a custom piece made by Lico Jewelry . It is made of London blue topaz and tanzanite. Take a look, It is like a breathe of fresh air. This style will also look nice on 14k white gold.
Look at London blue topaz gemstone with diamonds. Love the pear shapes and the stones around it. You need to text this and your ring size to your man ASAP.
Look at this stackable ring set in rose gold. This is so cute especially if you love to accessorize with rings and like to mix metals.
Conclusion
We hoped you enjoyed our take on London Blue topaz engagement rings. If you have one of these please feel free to show us your ring in the comments. We are very interested in this popular gemstone and want to see your rings.
If you are not sold on this look see our other engagement ring posts on black opal or cluster engagement rings.
Feature image credit: brittanykiral
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