This imperial topaz necklace was made around a 4.71ct natural pear cut imperial topaz with a GRS report, hanging below a pair of diamond angel wings set with 105 diamonds. The topaz unclips from the wings, so the same stone can also be worn on its own as a pendant. The wings are 18K white gold and the topaz sits in rose gold claws.
| Specification Details | |
|---|---|
| Centre Gemstone | Natural Imperial Topaz |
| Weight | 4.71ct |
| Shape | Pear |
| Certificate | GRS |
| Design | Angel Wings, Convertible Drop |
| Diamonds | Pear 1 piece 0.10ct, Marquise 10 pieces 0.43ct, Round 94 pieces 0.85ct |
| Total Diamonds | 105 pieces, 1.38ct |
| Metal | 18K White Gold with Rose Gold Claws |
Custom Design
The topaz is a long pear in warm pink, with flashes of peach that show as it moves. We held it in rose gold claws because the warmer metal picks up that peach, where white gold would have cooled it. It hangs from a single pear diamond, placed exactly where the two wings meet.
Each wing is drawn like a real one. Ten marquise diamonds form the long flight feathers and 94 small round diamonds fill the curves between them, so the outline still reads clearly from across a room.
We kept the wings in white gold so the diamonds stay bright and the topaz is the only colour in the piece. Rose gold is used only around the topaz itself, which is enough to tie the metal to the stone.
One Imperial Topaz Necklace, Two Ways to Wear It
The topaz detaches. Clipped below the wings, it is an evening necklace with real presence. Hung from a small diamond set bail on a simple chain, as in the photo above, it becomes a pendant you could wear to the office.
A stone like this should be worn often, not saved for a few dinners a year. Making the drop removable lets one commission do both jobs, and the topaz gets far more wear than it would in an evening piece alone.
What Makes Imperial Topaz Rare
Most topaz on the market is colourless or pale, and most blue topaz starts out colourless before it is treated. Imperial topaz is the exception. The name is generally used for the warm colours of the stone, from golden orange through to pink and peach, and most of it comes from around Ouro Preto in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Size is the other half of the story. Good colour is uncommon at any weight, and clean stones of even colour above a few carats are far fewer, so 4.71ct is a size we rarely come across. This one comes with a report from GRS, the independent Swiss laboratory.
Wearing and Caring for Imperial Topaz
Topaz sits at 8 on the Mohs scale, harder than quartz, so it copes well with regular wear. Its one weakness is cleavage, a direction in the crystal along which a sharp knock can cause a split. In practice that means taking the pendant off for the gym or heavy work, and storing it apart from other jewellery so nothing rubs against the wings.
Warm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft brush are all an imperial topaz necklace needs at home. Avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners, which are not suitable for topaz. You are welcome to bring it back to us at any time, and we will clean it and check the claws and clip for you, free of charge for life.
Commission Showcase
This imperial topaz necklace was made for a GIOIA client and is not for sale. We can design a convertible piece for you around a stone chosen from our own collection, sourced and checked by Clarence Yee, our co-founder and gemstone specialist. You can see more of our non-ring work on our customised jewellery page.
Let’s Create Yours
Thinking about an imperial topaz necklace of your own, a piece that converts, or a different coloured stone altogether? Come and compare stones in daylight at our International Plaza boutique, and we will start from there.