Marcus Tempus
Deep London Blue Topaz meets crisp Art Deco geometry in this elegant 9ct white gold pendant.
At the centre sits a long octagonal London Blue Topaz, its rich blue colour framed by clean architectural lines and topped with two baguette-cut diamonds. The contrast between the saturated gemstone and sharp diamond accents gives the pendant a refined Deco character without making it feel overly formal.
The elongated proportions draw the eye beautifully down the neckline, while the cool white gold keeps the whole piece feeling crisp and contemporary.
Supplied with a 16–18 inch adjustable 9ct white gold chain and part of The House of Gemstones.
We love the balance between colour and structure.
The long octagonal cut gives the London Blue Topaz a strong, graphic presence, while the baguette diamonds echo that geometry and add just enough brightness above the stone. Nothing feels overworked — the design is clean, elegant and very gemstone-led.
It’s exactly the kind of piece that feels distinctive on its own but still easy enough to wear regularly.
The House of Gemstones
Topaz is admired for its exceptional clarity, bright vitreous lustre and remarkable colour range. It can appear colourless, golden, pink, orange, red, green or blue.
Its natural brilliance and ability to form in impressive crystal sizes make it equally suited to refined everyday jewellery and dramatic statement pieces.
Nature’s Artistry
Topaz commonly forms as well-defined prismatic crystals in pegmatites, high-temperature veins and cavities within igneous rocks.Clean topaz with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft brush. Avoid sudden temperature changes, steam cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning and sharp knocks.
Understanding Topaz Colour
The most prized range, typically orange, pinkish orange or warm reddish orange.
Warm yellow to golden brown, often displaying excellent brilliance.
Soft blush through vivid pink; fine natural material is rare.
A pale, fresh blue with a light and elegant appearance.
Bright, vivid blue with energetic saturation.
A deeper, inky blue with subtle greenish or greyish undertones.
Colourless topaz with clean transparency and understated brilliance.
The Rarest Topaz Colours
Imperial topaz describes the most desirable warm colours, including rich orange, pinkish orange and reddish orange. The finest stones combine saturation, brightness and excellent transparency.
Colour terminology can vary within the trade, so important stones benefit from careful assessment and, where appropriate, an independent gemmological report.
Origins and Character
The best-known source, producing colourless, blue, yellow, pink and Imperial topaz.
Known for attractive pink, champagne and colourless crystals.
Produces colourless and coloured topaz with strong transparency.
A historic source of colourless and pale-coloured topaz.
Historically associated with fine coloured topaz from the Ural region.
Understanding Treatment
Natural strongly coloured blue topaz is uncommon. Much of the blue topaz used in jewellery begins as colourless material that is irradiated and then heated to create stable blue colour.
Topaz may naturally occur in colourless, yellow, orange, pink, brown and pale blue tones.
This accepted treatment is commonly used to produce Sky, Swiss and London Blue topaz.
Some topaz receives a surface coating to create unusual colours and must be disclosed.
Synthetic topaz exists but is much less common in jewellery than treated natural topaz.
Marcus Tempus Gemstone Selection
We select topaz for colour, transparency, brilliance, cutting and overall presence. We also consider treatment disclosure and whether the gemstone is well suited to the intended jewellery design.
Marcus Tempus Bespoke
Topaz jewellery can be created around your preferred colour, gemstone shape and precious metal. Where the design allows, we can discuss Imperial, golden, pink, white or blue topaz and select a setting that offers appropriate protection.
Availability varies according to colour, treatment, shape, size and stone dimensions. Topaz has perfect cleavage, so some ring designs may require a protective setting or small design adjustments.
Enquire About Bespoke Options →Topaz Questions
The gemstone is natural topaz, but most strong blue colour is produced by irradiation and heat.
Imperial topaz refers to prized warm colours such as orange, pinkish orange and reddish orange.
It resists scratching well but should be protected from sharp impacts because of its perfect cleavage.
Warm soapy water is safer. Ultrasonic and steam cleaning are best avoided.
Yes. Topaz is one of the traditional birthstones for November.
Yes. It can be colourless, yellow, orange, brown, pink, red, green or pale blue.
