The rings setting is of 10 karat white gold and handmade. The ring is set with a blue topaz natural gemstone which is hand cut and a violet color of topaz. It is officially in the Topaz family and closer to the Blue Topaz than any other color of topaz. The gemstone measures about 5 ½ carats but may be larger. This came from the Columbia Ohio area and is a size 7 for now but can be sized larger or smaller if needed. The age is late Victorian and is in excellent condition and find to wear.
Information on Topaz Gemstones: Ancient cultures also believed that topaz had many healing and magical powers. Some believe that topaz will help you to be clear sighted. It does this by dispelling all enchantment and therefore improving eyesight. The ancient Greeks believed that topaz had the power to increase strength and make its wearer invisible in times of emergency. Some people also believed that topaz changed color if it was near poisoned food or drink.
The photo of the ring and gemstone are quite hard to photograph. The color of the gemstone is clear and bright but the photo’s show that the color of the gem is blotchy but it is because the size of the gemstone and the angle that I took the picture from.