What is Caribbean topaz?
There are so many different varieties of topaz, why do we need to make designer ones? They come in clear, pink, blue, yellow, brown, orange and even black. But, once you see the brilliant colors of a Caribbean topaz, you’ll know why. Also known as mystic fire topaz, a Caribbean topaz ring is stunningly brilliant addition to any jewelry collection because of the multi-colored gemstone. First of all, they don’t actually come from the Caribbean. The name may pay homage to the deep blues and greens of the ocean and island trees. Caribbean topaz starts out as a white natural topaz. In 1998, a process was patented by the company Azotic Coating Technology, Inc. that created even more colorful designer topaz gemstones. Through a special process, a very thin titanium layer is used to coat the underside of the cut gem. The titanium changes the refraction of the light as it passes through the gem and gives it a rainbow of colors that seems to change with movement. This gemstone is also known as m
