The Colour of Sunset: Imperial Topaz
I have now worked in the jewellery industry for 15 years and the colours and hues available never cease to amaze me. The delicate palette of pale orange and yellow through cherry to pale pink and violet found in imperial topaz is one such colour range. Imperial topaz was particularly prized in the late 19th century, especially by the Russians. The gem was given its Imperial denomination by the tsars, who coveted the sunset coloured stone and claimed exclusive mining rights.
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