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Topaz - November

Topaz comes in many colors, and is the birthstone for November. Its name comes from a Sanskrit term for "fire".

Topaz comes in many colors, from yellow to orange to blue to pink. The topaz is thought to signify strength. The Greeks thought that a topaz could make you invisible. The Romans felt that topaz could improve your eyesight.

Topaz come from all corners of the globe, and various colors are best known to come from certain regions. For example, Brazil produces phenomonal pink topaz which were adored by the Russian Czars.

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