What is Mystic Topaz ?
Mystic topaz is an enhanced, or treated, gemstone that is not found naturally. To create mystic topaz, natural, colorless topaz is coated with a thin layer of titanium or similar metal. The coating is only microns thick and is applied to the stone’s pavilion, the underside angled portion that typically forms the bulk of the gem. The application process is protected by strict patents that limit the amount of mystic topaz available in the general market. The specialized coating alters the stone’s natural refraction, creating stunning rainbow colors, predominantly blues, greens, yellows, and small bursts of red shades. This iridescent effect is unknown in most gemstones and makes mystic topaz the perfect choice for unique rings without resorting to outrageous, unconventional styles. In simplest terms, mystic topaz is a natural stone that has been enhanced through this coating treatment. Natural topaz can be found in many locations, including Africa, Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico, Russia, a
‘Mystic Topaz’ is ”real” Topaz that is coated to add color. Much of the Topaz that is found in nature is in fact colorless, or ‘white’. To add color, Topaz can be coated with an ultrathin layer (film), which is similar to the coatings used on camera lenses. Such coatings can add a particular color to the treated stones, or, In the case of ‘Mystic Topaz’, the coating creates interference effects, displaying a rainbow effect of various colors. This effect may give the Topaz an artificial appearance (see photos), which sometimes causes confusion about the nature of the material. Quality: The quality of the created rainbow effect in Mystic Topaz (is it really pleasing to the eye or not) and the visibility (or absence) of inclusions could determine the difference in quality between the individual stones.
Mystic topaz is an enhanced, or treated, gemstone that is not found naturally. To create mystic topaz, natural, colorless topaz is coated with a thin layer of titanium or similar metal. The coating is only microns thick and is applied to the stone’s pavilion, the underside angled portion that typically forms the bulk of the gem. The application process is protected by strict patents that limit the amount of mystic topaz available in the general market. The specialized coating alters the stone’s natural refraction, creating stunning rainbow colors, predominantly blues, greens, yellows, and small bursts of red shades. This iridescent effect is unknown in most gemstones and makes mystic topaz the perfect choice for unique rings without resorting to outrageous, unconventional styles. In simplest terms, mystic topaz is a natural stone that has been enhanced through this coating treatment. Natural topaz can be found in many locations, including Africa, Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico, Russia, a
