How can you tell the difference between aquamarine and blue topaz?
How can you tell the difference between aquamarine and blue topaz?
A main difference is the refraction property of these gems. Aquamarine has weak refraction while topaz has stronger refraction. If two refraction lines can be easily spotted, the stone in question is a blue topaz. You can differentiate the two by using a diamond tester, Simply press the tester tip to the gemstone.
Why is aquamarine more expensive than topaz?
Why does aquamarine cost so much more than blue topaz that’s almost the same color? Blue topaz is more common because the color is produced by treating colorless topaz with radiation. Aquamarine is rarer in nature, especially in fine color. Its long history as a gem also adds to its collectibility.
Why is blue topaz cheap?
Natural topaz is found as crystals that are considerably larger than those of many other precious stones. Consequently, its per-carat price does not rise much as the size of the gem increases. It is therefore an affordable precious, blue stone that adapts well to larger jewellery.
How can I tell if my blue topaz is real?
The first characteristic to keep in mind is the hardness factor. An original topaz will scratch glass while quartz will not leave a mark on it. Moreover, a real topaz is also cool to touch and it gets electrified easily.
Who should not wear topaz?
If Jupiter is in the second, fourth, fifth, seventh and eighth house in the native’s horoscope, then one can wear topaz. But due to being the seventh lord and Marrakesh, the use of topaz should be avoided.
How much is a 1 carat aquamarine worth?
Prospective buyers can consult an aquamarine value chart to ascertain aquamarine gem value. As a rough guide, a 1-carat aquamarine would cost approximately $675 per carat and a 2-3 carat aquamarine would be around $1,000 to $1,500 per carat. Growing in carats would be about a range of 40%- 60% increase in price.
