NWOT –925 Sterling silver 6 prong blue topaz round stud earrings. Semi precious.

NWOT – 925 Sterling silver, 6 prong blue topaz, round stud earrings. Genuine semi precious stone. Topaz is a common household name, readily available & found in jewelry stores globally. Tough gem, top five hardest. Nearly a chameleon in nature, can range from crisp/clear to murky purple & all colors in-between. Topaz’s natural state is golden brown to yellow. Topaz's color largely determines stone’s value. More intense tone of topaz, the more valuable. Topaz symbolizes chastity, happiness, true friendship, & hope. Associated w/high self-esteem & good fortune. November birthstone, representing peace & healing in mythology. Romans stated would protect from enemies & restore alliances. Egyptians asserted was given mystical powers by Ra, sun God. Promotes forgiveness & encourages truth. Heart, throat, third eye & crown chakras. One of world‘s most popular gems, commonly found in jewelry & mineral collections. Standard mineral for #8 on Mohs hardness scale, still used today determining hardness of minerals. Occasionally used making refractory materials, molds for casting glass & metal, & production of fluorine compounds. Advisable to handle topaz w/care to avoid strong impacts, store securely & separately to prevent scratches/chipping. Clean-warm mild soapy water, gently rub w/soft cloth/toothbrush, rinse thoroughly w/clean water & dry off excess water immediately. Avoid cleaning materials, cleaning agents, ultrasonic cleaners, & steam cleaners. Pictures are part of description