Uncut Topaz.

Topaz is a gemstone with a rich history and folklore.

Ancient Greece. The ancient Greeks believed that Topaz could give people strength.

Ancient Egypt. Topaz symbolized the Egyptian Sun god, Ra, and was considered a very powerful stone.

India. Hindus believed that Topaz could protect homes from burning down, and that wearing a Topaz above the heart would bring beauty, intelligence, and a long life.

Renaissance Europe. People believed that Topaz could break spells and dispel anger.

Sailors. Sailors believed that Topaz could calm stormy oceans.

Fortune tellers. Today, fortune tellers believe that Topaz can strengthen health, bring joy, recharge energy, and prevent sleepwalking.

African Shamans. African Shamans treated Topaz as sacred and used it in healing rituals.

The name topaz may originate from the Sanskrit word tapas, which means "fire," or from the Greek Topazios, the ancient name for St. John's Island in the Red Sea.

Topaz is a hard gemstone, with a hardness factor of 8 on the Mohs scale. It's a favorite of jewelry lovers for its hardness, durability, and desirable colors. Topaz is also the birthstone for November.

Raw, mined Topaz.