Tacita – Amethyst and Sky Blue Topaz
Tacita – Amethyst and Sky Blue Topaz
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Tacita is a sterling silver ring and earring set with a pear-shaped amethyst main stone and oval sky blue topaz stones. The pairing of two gemstones is matched across the set.
Made for her, wear the pieces together or on their own. A complete set makes an easy, generous gift. Hand-picked by our founders in Cambodia.
Chain not included.
The details
- Metal
- Sterling Silver
- Gemstone
- Amethyst, Sky Blue Topaz
- Origin
- Cambodia
About Amethyst
Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz, ranging from pale lilac to deep reddish purple.
- Birthstone
- February
- Hardness
- 7 (Mohs)
- Everyday wear
- At 7 on the Mohs scale it is suitable for daily wear in rings and other jewellery, though it may need repolishing over time.
- Care
- Clean with mild soap and a soft brush; avoid steam and intense heat, and store it away from harder gems that can scratch it. Prolonged strong light can fade some amethyst.
- Meaning and tradition
- Its name comes from the ancient Greek for "not drunk", and in folklore it was linked to a clear, sober mind. Traditionally it has also been associated with keeping a cool head in battle and business, and with strength, wit and calm.
About Topaz
Topaz has an exceptionally wide colour range, including colourless, blue, brown, yellow, orange, pink, red and purple. Colourless topaz is plentiful and is often treated to turn it blue.
- Birthstone
- November
- Hardness
- 8 (Mohs)
- Everyday wear
- Topaz is hard but has a cleavage direction that can split with a hard knock, so protective settings help, and it is well suited to pendants and earrings.
- Care
- Clean with warm water and mild soap; avoid steam and ultrasonic cleaners, high heat and sudden temperature changes. Coated topaz should never be cleaned with abrasives or on a buffing wheel.
- Meaning and tradition
- In folklore, the ancient Greeks believed topaz gave them strength, and in Renaissance Europe it was thought to break magic spells and dispel anger. In Indian tradition, wearing it above the heart was said to bring beauty and intelligence.
Meanings and traditions are beliefs people have held about these stones, not proven effects, and are no substitute for medical advice.
A note on value
- Made in solid Sterling Silver.