Discover the captivating brilliance of blue topaz
Blue topazis one of the world's most elegant and sought-after gemstones.
This exceptional stone attracts not only by its beauty and brilliance.
But also for its captivating palette of blues.
In this article, Legion Paris invites you to discover the fascinating world of blue topaz.
The history and origins of blue topaz
Since the dawn of time, precious stones have fascinated mankind with their beauty and rarity.
Blue topaz, in particular, has been prized and revered since the time of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt for adorning royal jewelry and ornaments.
The Greeks called it topazios, meaning "to seek" in ancient Greek, because they believed that this precious stone concealed a power capable of giving strength and wisdom to its owner.
Today, blue topaz is mined mainly in Brazil, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Russia.
Each country produces stones of a unique blue, with shades ranging from a clear sky blue to a deep, almost violet blue.
Champagne, pink and cognac topazes are also available, but blue remains the most popular hue.
Adopt blue topaz in your life
To sum up, blue topaz is a multi-faceted gemstone, as much for its natural beauty as for its beauty.
So don't hesitate to bring blue topaz into your everyday life with jewelry like the "Mauna Loa" and "Etesian" rings, which are set with "London blue" topaz, Legion's favorite shade of blue by that name.
