Blue Topaz Emerald-Cut Solitaire

An emerald-cut natural Swiss blue topaz sits up on a clean solitaire band with nothing else competing for attention. The long step-cut facets show off that bright blue color, and a plain setting lets the stone carry the ring on its own. Take it in yellow or rose gold for a warmer contrast against the blue, or in white gold or platinum to keep the whole ring cool and let the stone read even brighter. Its bright blue color is produced by irradiation followed by heat - a stable, permanent and standard practice in the trade - and every center stone is genuine natural topaz, not lab-created and not imitation. Blue topaz is a December birthstone and the traditional gift for a 4th wedding anniversary, so it works as a birthday or milestone piece as much as an everyday one. Topaz is an 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, so it stands up well to everyday wear, but it does have a natural cleavage direction, so avoid hard knocks, ultrasonic and steam cleaners, and prolonged strong sunlight. Clean it with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush, and store it apart from harder stones. It ships boxed and ready to give. Quick answers Stone: natural blue topaz, 10 x 8 mm.