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The Egyptians
said that topaz was colored with the golden glow of
the mighty sun god Ra. This made topaz a very powerful
amulet that protected the faithful against harm. The
Romans associated topaz with Jupiter, who also is the
god of the sun. Topaz sometimes has the amber gold of
fine cognac or the blush of a peach and all the
beautiful warm browns and oranges in between. Some rare
and exceptional topaz are pale pink to a sherry red.
Wear topaz only if you wish to be clear-sighted:
legend has it that it dispels all enchantment and
helps to improve eyesight as well! The ancient Greeks
believed that it had the power to increase strength
and make its wearer invisible in times of emergency.
Topaz was also said to change color in the presence of
poisoned food or drink. Its mystical curative powers
waxed and waned with the phases of the moon: it was
said to cure insomnia, asthma, and hemorrhages.
(© ICA)
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