Topaz sometimes has the amber gold of fine cognac or the blush of a peach and all the beautiful warm browns and oranges inbetween. Some rare and exceptional topaz are pale pink to a sherry red. The most famous topaz is a giant specimen set in the Portuguese Crown, the Braganza. There is also a beautiful topaz set in the Green Vault in Dresden, one of the world's important gem collections. Color Brown, yellow, orange, sherry, red and pink topaz is found in Brazil and Sri Lanka.
Pink topaz is found in Pakistan and Russia.
Today we also have blue topaz , which has a pale to medium blue color created by irradiation. Pale topaz which is enhanced to become blue is found in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, and China. Blue topaz has become a popular alternative in recent years for those who prefer faceted stones. Learn more about topaz from books . Jewelry Central .