8.69 Ct. Topaz from Namibia

This parcel presents a single transparent white topaz weighing 8.69 carats, cut into an elegant oval with dimensions of 14.69 by 10.02 by 9.10 millimeters, supplied and described by The Natural Gemstone Company. The stone is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, offering a combination of facet arrangements that maximize scintillation while preserving face up size. Clarity is reported as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the color intensity is near colorless, which together yield an internally clean appearance and a crisp white tone. The polish is excellent, and the piece has been heat treated to stabilize and enhance its visual uniformity. The topaz originates from Namibia, giving it a documented provenance that complements its physical attributes.

In optical performance this white topaz presents a distinct type of brilliance that differs from more commonly seen white gemstones. Topaz characteristically has a moderate refractive index and modest dispersion, which means it returns bright, lively white sparkle with controlled fire rather than the high contrast flashes of colored dispersion seen in stones such as diamond or moissanite. Compared with diamond, this topaz exhibits cleaner, whiter flashes without the intense spectral fire that diamonds and moissanite display, resulting in an elegant, understated brilliance that reads as bright and lively at a distance and highly faceted up close. Against white sapphire, the topaz offers a more pronounced face up brightness because the mixed brilliant cut enhances light return in the table and crown, producing greater scintillation than typical step cuts. Compared with zircon, which can show strong fire but a different type of brilliance, this topaz presents a steadier, more uniform light performance that emphasizes clarity and crispness. The mixed brilliant cutting style is a key reason this specimen stands out, because it is engineered to optimize internal light reflection and contrast, making the most of the stone s refractive properties, and the near colorless tone allows maximum white sparkle. With a Mohs hardness of 8, the gem is suitable for a wide range of jewelry settings, though care should be taken with sharp impacts because of topaz s natural cleavage. The Natural Gemstone Company provides this topaz as a specimen that balances measured brilliance, documented origin, and refined cutting to deliver reliable, wearable elegance.