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a
: a mineral that is essentially a silicate of aluminum and usually occurs in orthorhombic translucent or transparent crystals or in white translucent masses
b
: a usually yellow to brownish-yellow transparent mineral topaz used as a gem
c
: a yellow sapphire
d
: a yellow quartz
2
: either of two large brilliantly colored South American hummingbirds (Topaza pella and T. pyra)
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These custom charms feature the names of her three children — son Spencer, 3, and daughters Kit (Katherine), 7, and Annie (Anne), who was born in February 2024 — along with their corresponding birthstones: blue sapphire, amethyst, and blue topaz.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
One hand featured a topaz orange pinky, a smoky bronze cat-eye on her ring finger, and a textured turquoise design that looked almost like a piece of jewelry on her hand.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
Ring Concierge, the designer behind the piece, shared on their account that the peridot stone symbolizes Jack's Virgo sign, while the yellow topaz represents Hailey's November birthday.
—Maggie Ekberg, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
In Sterling Silver Save 50% on this best-selling blue topaz bracelet at Blue Nile’s Black Friday sale.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
One hand featured a topaz orange pinky, a smoky bronze cat-eye on her ring finger, and a textured turquoise design that looked almost like a piece of jewelry on her hand.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
Ring Concierge, the designer behind the piece, shared on their account that the peridot stone symbolizes Jack's Virgo sign, while the yellow topaz represents Hailey's November birthday.
—Maggie Ekberg, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
In Sterling Silver Save 50% on this best-selling blue topaz bracelet at Blue Nile’s Black Friday sale.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Topaz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topaz. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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topaz
noun
to·paz
ˈtō-ˌpaz 
: a mineral in the form of usually yellow to brownish yellow crystals that is valued as a gem
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