This gemstone is a natural, light golden brown, really beautiful topaz from the mines of the Kashmir Himalayas (Pakistan) and beautifully cut in a large elongated oval.
The setting we designed is crafted from solid 18K rose gold and adorned with full-cut (fully faceted) colorless diamonds on the halo and along the split shoulders of the ring. Pointed prongs complete the stunning design.
Topaz is the birthstone of November, along with Citrine.
Gemstone:
Topaz
Weight: 26.34 carats
Shape/Cut: Oval, Mixed Brilliant
Size (LxWxD): 23.71 x 13.26 x 9.76 mm
Color: Golden Brown
Origin: Pakistan
Setting:
Metal: 18K Solid Rose Gold
Accents: Diamonds
Weight: .84 tcw (approx)
Clarity/Color: VS/F (colorless)
Shape/Cut: Round, Brilliant full-cut (57 facets)
Origin: Australia
Topaz Legend and Lore (source - GIA)*:
The ancient Greeks believed that Topaz gave them strength. In Europe during the Renaissance (the period from the 1300s to the 1600s) people thought that Topaz could break magic spells and dispel anger. For centuries, many people in India have believed that Topaz worn above the heart assures long life, beauty, and intelligence. *For entertainment purposes.