Gemstone treatment

Irradiation and Annealing, Topaz

Color can range from pale sky blue to intense London blue. Microscopic detection is usually not possible.

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What to look for

Color can range from pale sky blue to intense London blue. Microscopic detection is usually not possible.

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What it means

Most blue topaz on the market is irradiated and annealed. The treatment is stable after proper safety decay and disclosure.

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Expert move

Assume commercial blue topaz is treated unless documented otherwise.