Irregular blue topaz bracelet, PVD gold-plated stainless steel, 15.5+3.5 cm

Topaz blue on your wrist is the color of a sunny day. This bracelet pairs irregular blue topaz with PVD gold-plated stainless steel.

The bracelet measures 15.5 cm and adjusts with a 3.5 cm extension and its spring ring clasp. Wear it alone for its color, or with a wider gold-tone bracelet.

Topaz is an aluminum and fluorine silicate that crystallizes in long prisms, in pegmatites and granitic rocks. Very hard, it stands out for its clarity and brilliance. Its palette is broad: colorless, golden yellow, orange, pink or blue; imperial topaz, a warm orange, is the most sought after. Brazil, notably the Minas Gerais region, is the leading producer, ahead of Pakistan and Russia. Its name may come from Topazios, an island in the Red Sea mentioned by Pliny the Elder, unless it goes back to the Sanskrit tapas, "fire". The ancient Greeks believed it made the wearer stronger, and it remains associated with strength and protection. It is also the birthstone for November.

The stone in your jewelry comes from Brazil.

In lithotherapy, topaz is a stone of clarity and confidence, whose virtues may vary with its color. Blue topaz is credited with the power to make communication, dialogue and listening easier, to bring a certain clarity of mind and to soothe worries; imperial topaz is said to be associated with self-confidence, colorless topaz with clearer thoughts. Tradition links it to the signs of Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Scorpio and Virgo, and makes it the birthstone for November. These benefits belong to the beliefs of lithotherapy, without scientific proof, and are in no way a substitute for medical advice. Topaz is loved first and foremost for its clarity and the sparkle it gives the piece.

The steel of your jewelry can handle water: shower, rain or swimming. After the sea or the pool, simply rinse it in clean water and dry it, as repeated exposure to salt and chlorine can dull its shine over time. Clean it in lukewarm, soapy water with a soft cloth, and avoid abrasive products and rubbing against hard surfaces.

Topaz is a very hard stone, but it has a distinct cleavage: a sharp knock can split it. It is also sensitive to heat and sudden changes in temperature, and some colors, yellow or brown, can fade in the sun. Take off your jewelry for sports or manual work, and store it separately so that it does not scratch other jewelry. To clean it, wash the stone in lukewarm, soapy water with a soft brush, then dry it with a soft cloth. Never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners. In lithotherapy, it is purified in a little fresh water or with incense smoke, and recharged overnight in moonlight rather than in the sun.

Each piece of jewelry comes with its certificate of authenticity. Stainless steel does not darken and can handle contact with water: a piece of jewelry that goes everywhere with you, compliant with the European REACH regulations on nickel, lead and cadmium. Its gold color is obtained by PVD (physical vapor deposition), a coating applied under vacuum to the stainless steel. As steel is not a precious metal, it does not bear a fineness hallmark.

For you if you like light, bright blues, or for someone close to you who enjoys wearing gold tones. PVD gold-plated stainless steel is hypoallergenic and complies with REACH regulations: it suits most sensitive skin.