Topaz Q...

[TBjumper]

Hi Everyone

I just picked up a cute, very well priced ring from EBay that is blue topaz, eternity style... hopefully will be one of my RHR to play with. I have no clue how wearable topaz is, can anyone with some experience clue me in?

Am I going to be able to wear on a regular basis? Not everyday but pretty frequently?

Any advice would be great!

 

[fierypyropixy]

I have an emerald cut blue topaz ring that I''ve worn as an everyday ring for almost four years now . . . it''s maybe 4 or 5 carats, set in a simple four prong setting so the stone isn''t protected by a lot of metal or anything and is just "out there". Haven''t had any issue at all.

Congrats on your ebay find!

 

[TBjumper]

Wow that was fast!
Thanks Fiery, it’s pretty protected as it is the eternity style, but not channel. Not really prong, but the stones nestle in sort of a basket. My digital camera is a major piece but I will post some cell phone pics when I get it next week!

 

[fierypyropixy]

Date: 6/30/2009 5:46:31 PM
Author: TBjumper



Wow that was fast!

Thanks Fiery, it’s pretty protected as it is the eternity style, but not channel. Not really prong, but the stones nestle in sort of a basket. My digital camera is a major piece but I will post some cell phone pics when I get it next week!

Can''t wait to see it!

 

[chrono]

A blue topaz is very inexpensive. It is reasonably hardy and if damaged, I''d just get a new one.

 

[ma re]

My mom has an EC one set in a gold (prongs) ring for almost 30 years now and it''s still fine; she wears it occasionally.

 

[TBjumper]

Chrono: good point!

Ma Re: From the sound of your mom''s ring, I think my new little rhr will be just fine... thanks for the reassurance

 

[Catmom]

I have a suite that I love to wear but I am careful of them as I have read that they are sensitive to heat and can fade in strong sunlight.

 

[Stone Hunter]

I have a small EC one that I wear fairly often. I''ve had it for 12+ years and have had no problems with it. HTH

 

[TBjumper]

CatMom: thanks for the heads up...I am out side in the sun A LOT with the horses, so I will make a mental note to leave my sparklies at home when in sun and heat!

SH: thanks for the input!