During underwater dives, there’s a spellbinding moment that occurs where the sea floor drops precipitously. Suddenly the turquoise playground you’ve been exploring fades away and you’re staring into the fathomless blue depths of the ocean. It’s an intoxicating sight, and the color is unlike anything else on Earth, rivaled only perhaps by a few select varieties of gemstones: fine sapphires,...read more
During underwater dives, there’s a spellbinding moment that occurs where the sea floor drops precipitously. Suddenly the turquoise playground you’ve been exploring fades away and you’re staring into the fathomless blue depths of the ocean. It’s an intoxicating sight, and the color is unlike anything else on Earth, rivaled only perhaps by a few select varieties of gemstones: fine sapphires, certain blue diamonds and, thanks to more recent discoveries, highly desirable London blue topaz.
Topaz is an exceptional natural gemstone for its hardness, durability and wide range of colors. When exposed to high heat, certain varieties will take on the luxurious inky blue of London blue topaz. Profoundly beautiful and darker than its Swiss blue counterpart, London blue topaz is often mistaken for sapphire — one of the most expensive precious gems available today — making it an appealing choice for those who desire larger cuts in this color.
Here, we’ve taken London blue topaz and placed it in 14k yellow gold settings with genuine white diamond accents for a total carat weight of 9.52 ctw. The effect is both classic and compelling, a fitting treatment for this enchanting blue stone.
