Zesty Yellow Chinese Topaz Bead Strand - 6mmPrice is per 16 inch string of 6mm beads. Topaz is a common gemstone that has been used for centuries in jewellery. Usually golden brown to yellow colour. The Egyptians said that topaz was coloured with the golden glow of the mighty sun god Ra. This made topaz a very powerful amulet that protected the faithful against harm. The Romans associated topaz with Jupiter, who also is the god of the sun. And Greek legend has it that topaz could make the

The ancients used it to strengthen the sun¿s rays to bring heat

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with flashes of orange

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Millefiori

Each icicle measures almost 1 1/2 inch long x 6mm

It's also said to bring spiritual well-being and psychic protection – as well as attracting beauty and abundance

Hawk's-eye is polished to show its characteristic band of pearly luminescence

can become the perfect summer accessory to a brightly colored evening dress

although as gemstones go

Ideal for reselling or stringing

Agate bowls were also popular in the Byzantine Empire