Topaz: The Other Rainbow Gemstone

Rainbow jewelry is a staple year after year and continues to be immensely popular with consumers, but it’s often fancy color sapphire that’s at the center of these styles. Precious and durable, sapphire is an easy choice for jewelry that will last both in durability and style.

But there’s another gemstone that comes in a wide range of colors, from yellow, orange, and brown, to pink, red, blue, light green, and even white—topaz.

A Gem of a Different Color

Birthstone of November, topaz comes in such an amazing variety that the average consumer likely won’t recognize some of it. Blue topaz, both in its London and Swiss varieties, is perhaps the most identifiable, likely because it’s the most common.

It’s also relatively affordable, particularly when compared with sapphire. But that won’t be always the case. For example, imperial topaz—that red-orange gem that looks like a bottled sunset—garnered a higher price.

Imagine an engagement ring featuring topaz—not so common as the aforementioned sapphire or the classic diamond, but how lovely it could be. In orange or brown, against a satiny warm yellow gold, it’s a lovely option for anyone wanting a departure from the norm. And because topaz is thought to bring joy and good health to those who wear it, it’s a wonderful spiritual choice to wear as a symbol of love.

Versatility on Display

Here you’ll find some of the latest topaz selections from our JCK-exhibiting brands and designers—from the holiday season and beyond, you’ll find a glorious array of jewels for gifting and getting, for the self-purchaser or for someone buying for a special recipient.

The curation proves topaz’s immense versatility, with jewelry in sterling silver and two-tone designs, in yellow gold and in white. The wide price range exemplifies the gem’s ability to meet all budgets large and small, with some pieces over $5,000 and some even less than $100.

So when they ask, “why topaz?” You can tell them all the ways the birthstone of November excels, from color to price, category to style.

Bracelet in 14k yellow gold and sterling silver with pink topaz and 0.08 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,125; Vahan

Earrings in sterling silver with 1.85 cts. t.w. Swiss blue topaz and sky blue topaz, $99; Sterling Reputation

Pear-shape pendant in 14k yellow gold with 0.4 ct. blue topaz, $750; Brevani 

Earrings in 14k yellow and white gold with blue topaz and 0.06 ct. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Denny Wong

Borealis bangle in 14k white gold with 4.35 cts. t.w. Swiss blue topaz and 0.05 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,693; Yael Designs

Pendant with heart-shape blue topaz; Shy Creation 

Meditation ring in sterling silver and 10k yellow gold with blue topaz, price on request; Meditation Rings

Fringe necklace in 18k yellow gold with 5.61 cts. t.w. pink topaz and 0.15 ct. t.w. diamonds, $5,635; Lauren K

Handmade brooch in 18k white gold with 26.24 ct. specialty-cut blue topaz flower (cut by Darryl Alexander) and 0.53 ct. t.w. natural coral beads, price on request; Brenda Smith

Amor heart pendant in white gold with 1.15 ct. blue topaz and 0.08 ct. t.w. diamonds, $530; Shy Creation

Mystic Star collection in 18k white gold with 5.65 ct. London blue topaz and 0.73 ct. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Kouzoupis

Moon collection earrings in sterling silver and 18k rose gold vermeil with blue topaz, price on request; Jorge Revilla

Pendant in 14k rose gold with 18.54 cts. t.w. Swiss and London blue topaz and 1.02 cts. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Bellarri

in 18k yellow gold with 7.82 ct. blue topaz and 0.8 ct. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Sanket

Isotta earrings in 18k white gold with topaz, peridot, and 0.46 ct. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Sanalitro Gioielli Milano