London Blue Topaz Jewelry (Natural)

Natural London Blue Topaz Jewelry: Rings, Necklaces and Earrings

London blue is the deepest, moodiest blue in the topaz family: a dark steel blue with a hint of grey green that looks closer to a fine sapphire than to the bright blues most people associate with topaz. It has real presence in larger sizes, which topaz makes affordable, and it suits people who want a dark stone that is not black. The collection includes solitaire and halo rings, accent diamond pendants and earrings, each made to order in your chosen metal and gemstone size.

What Makes London Blue Topaz Special

Topaz is an aluminium silicate and, at 8 on the Mohs scale, one of the harder gemstones, which makes it a practical choice for rings. It does, however, have perfect cleavage in one direction, so a sharp blow in the wrong place can split a stone, and settings should protect the girdle. London blue is produced by irradiating and then heating colourless topaz, a stable, permanent treatment that has been standard in the trade for decades. The result is the darkest of the blue topaz shades, considerably deeper than sky or Swiss blue, with excellent clarity that lets the colour read cleanly.

London Blue Topaz: The December Birthstone

Blue topaz is one of the birthstones for December, sharing the month with tanzanite and turquoise, and topaz is the gemstone given for a fourth wedding anniversary. It is associated with Sagittarius and, historically, with clarity of thought, honesty and calm communication. For a December birthday, London blue topaz gives the depth of a sapphire at a fraction of the price, which means a pendant or cocktail ring in a genuinely impressive size is within reach as a gift rather than an investment.

London Blue Topaz Rings, Necklaces and Earrings

Because the colour is dark, open cuts that let light back out of the stone matter. Oval, cushion and emerald cuts are the most popular here and all give the blue room to breathe. Round brilliants work well in smaller sizes and in studs. Pear and heart shapes suit pendants, where the stone is seen against skin. Halo settings of white accent diamonds lift the darkness and add definition, and bezel settings protect the edges of a stone with cleavage. Larger centre stones are common in this collection precisely because they remain affordable.

Metals, Sizes and Made to Order Craft

Choose from Platinum 950, 14K white gold, 14K yellow gold, 14K rose gold or 925 sterling silver. White metals keep the blue cool and give the strongest contrast, the closest look to sapphire set in platinum. Yellow gold warms the stone and brings out its green undertones for a richer, more vintage result. Rose gold is the most unexpected pairing and works best in pendants and drop earrings. Rings are made in your exact finger size, and every piece is crafted after you order.

Caring for Your London Blue Topaz Jewelry

Topaz is hard but cleaves, so avoid knocks and remove rings for sport, gardening and housework. Keep pieces away from prolonged strong sunlight and high heat, which can affect colour over many years, and never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners. Wash with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush, rinse and dry with a lint free cloth. Store in a pouch, separately from harder gems that could scratch the surface.

Why Shop London Blue Topaz at Gem Noir

London blue topaz is the most cost effective way to wear a deep blue stone in a large size and a well made setting. Every piece is made to order in your metal, stone size and ring size, shipped free and insured within the US, with free first resizing inside thirty days and thirty day returns.