Violet topaz jewelry pairs rich purple hues with the cool luster of .925 sterling silver. This treated topaz variety gets its color through a controlled irradiation process applied to natural white topaz, resulting in stable purple tones that hold up to daily wear. With a Mohs hardness of 8, topaz ranks among the more durable gemstones for jewelry. Our collection includes rings, pendants, earrings, and bracelets featuring genuine violet topaz stones in various cuts and carat weights.
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Violet topaz starts as natural white topaz and receives treatment through irradiation to produce its purple color. The base stone is natural; the color is enhanced through a stable, permanent process.
Topaz measures 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it harder than quartz and amethyst. This durability makes it suitable for rings and jewelry worn regularly.
Violet topaz and amethyst differ in mineral composition and hardness. Topaz is an aluminum silicate with Mohs 8 hardness, while amethyst is a quartz variety at Mohs 7. Topaz also has higher refractive index, giving it more brilliance.