2010年9月24日星期五

designer_replica Ulysse Nardin 353-68LE-3 Men's watch has grown in popularity

designer_replica Ulysse Nardin 353-68LE-3 Men's watch When you think of topaz, you more than likely imagine the beautiful blue colored stone that has become sort of like a trademark for this particular semi-precious gemstone. What most people don’t know is that blue topaz is a rare occurrence in the natural. Pure topaz is in fact colorless, which is why many people looking for an alternative to diamonds often go for the colorless or white topaz. The stone comes in many different shades though – lets take a look at those now.Mystic topaz: If you’ve ever seen a mystic topaz, also known as mystic fire topaz, chances are – you had no clue it was a topaz. designer_replica Ulysse Nardin 353-68LE-3 Men's watch is known for its rainbow effect coloring.Similar to the blue topaz, this coloring does not happen naturally. The mystic topaz is an enhanced version of the white topaz that is brushed with a think layer of titanium or other metal. The coating is applied very very thinly, and when done properly, it changes the white topaz natural refraction – with the end result being a beautiful rainbow colored stone. Blues, greens and yellows are the primary colors refracted, and it often has an iridescent effect as well. Although the gemstone has grown in popularity, the mystic topaz is actually quite affordable. The mystic topaz has become a popular unique engagement ring for a variety of reasons including it inexpensive price point, and the fact that it is a great alternative to the diamond industry.White (Colorless) Topaz: In its natural, untreated state – topaz is in fact colorless. Because of its fire and brilliance, the white topaz can often be confused for a diamond to the untrained or unaware eye. Because it is a semi-precious stone, available in the abundance on the retail market, it is very affordable. If you are thinking of purchasing a white topaz engagement ring, please note that the stone has a tendency to scratch and get cloudy – which means that you will likely need to have it polished on a regular basis. There are better alternatives to white stone diamond alternatives for engagement rings including white sapphire and zicron designer_replica Ulysse Nardin 353-68LE-3 Men's watch.