Smokey Topaz
Citrine – November’s Gemstone of a Golden Gleam
Citrine is a semi-precious gemstone frequently incorporated into some of the most modern, beautiful handmade jewelry in the world. It is most often found in yellow or golden hues, and is widely recognized as the November birthstone. This seems extremely fitting as its color is often reminiscent of the turning leaves. But beyond its modern-day uses and associations, citrine holds a decadent mythological, spiritual and etymological history that adds nostalgic value to its already strong aesthetic worth. Read on for more information that will help you fall in love with your citrine jewelry – or inspire you to buy some today!
Citrine is a form of quartz with deep, translucent golden, brown, orange and yellow shades. The gemstone name comes from the French word for lemon, “citron.” People have used quartz in jewelry for centuries. The ancient Greeks carved rock crystal (clear/colorless quartz) for ornaments and decorations, and the Egyptians used them for talismans. The purple variety, amethyst, was used in jewelry for royalty and nobility. This gem is all around us, from the gems used and set in jewelry, to tiny particles at the beach, sparkling in the sun.
Quartz is believed to be good for expressing and soothing emotions, bringing mental clarity, calmness, balance, luck, and promoting self-esteem. Sometimes referred to as the “Stone of Wealth,” Citrine helps encourage prosperity. Citrine is primarily mined in Brazil.
Citrine gemstones look best as parts of formal evening jewelry when paired with diamonds, quartz crystal or black onyx. More casual combinations include softer contrasts with green peridot, light aquamarine or amethyst. To see a selection of handmade artisan jewelry featuring citrine, click here. Citrine is typically considered a sophisticated gemstone that works well with any outfit. In earrings, citrine works well to enhance the luster of hazel eyes.
Mohs’ Hardness score is based on a 10 point scale where 10 is the most resistant, like a diamond, and 1 is easily scratched, such as Talc. Citrine gets a score of 7.5, meaning that it is quite scratch resistant and therefore suitable as a component of everyday jewelry. Citrine gemstones should be regularly cleaned by a professional or with a soft rag and mild soap and water. Other methods, including ultra-sonic clenares, solvents and harsh chemicals should be avoided when cleaning your handcrafted jewelry as exposure to these elements can damage semi-precious and precious gemstones and pearls.
Learn more about all semi-precious gemstones, including amethyst, apatite, black onyx, blue topaz, carnelian, chalcedony, citrine, coral, garnet, white topaz, crystal, diamond, emerald, iolite, jade, Labradorite, moonstone, pearl, peridot, prehnite, rose quarz, ruby, sapphire, smokey topaz, tanzanite, tourmaline and tourquoise when you check out this gemstone chart.
About the Author
Sarah Stephens is the Fashion Director for Dasha Boutique. Visit our online shop today, featuring hundreds of handmade jewelry designs. Customize orders ship in 3 business days. Dasha Boutique is featured in Lucky, InStyle, People, Bridal Guide and Brides.
Smokey Topaz
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Smokey Topaz 8mm Round Smooth 60 Beads (470 $9.99 |
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David Yurman 18kt GOLD Smokey Topaz Deco Ring 11mm $710.00 |
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Scarce Art Deco Orrefors Smokey Topaz Facet Vase 3096/1 $115.00 |
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Vintage Gold Smokey Topaz Cocktail Ring Estate Jewelry $595.00 |
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Smokey Topaz Earrings 3.30ct 925 SS 8mm x 6mm $39.95 |
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size 5 1/2 6cts SMOKEY TOPAZ MARQUISE 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN RING M6814 $3.55 |
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size 6 BROWN SMOKEY TOPAZ OVAL 925 STERLING SILVER SOLITAIRE ARTISAN RING M2774 $5.04 |
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Smokey Topaz CZ GP 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size 9 $66.98 |
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size 6.5 7cts SMOKEY TOPAZ OVAL 925 STERLING SILVER SOLITAIRE ARTISAN RING M8239 $2.27 |
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SMOKEY QUARTZ TOPAZ PLATINUM/SILVER RING 4.50 CTW $110.00 |
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15cts BROWN SMOKEY TOPAZ YELLOW CITRINE 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT 2 1/8″ M4781 $6.88 |
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BROWN SMOKEY TOPAZ PEAR CITRINE PEARL 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT M1804 $5.13 |
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17cttw SMOKEY TOPAZ 925 STERLING SILVER DANGLING ARTISAN EARRINGS 1 1/8″ M3267 $12.50 |
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B5817 Sterling Silver 925 Smokey Topaz Charm $12.99 |
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SLEEK SMOKEY TOPAZ MARQUISE 925 STERLING SILVER DANGLING EARRINGS 1 6/8″ M3300 $3.75 |
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CHOCOLATE DRIPPING IN SMOKEY TOPAZ VALENTINES RHINESTONE IRON ON HOTFIX TRANSFER $5.99 |
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LDS 10KYG PEAR-SHAPED SMOKEY TOPAZ RING. 4.0CTW, 2.7GR $150.00 |
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LDS 14K YELLOW GOLD SMOKEY TOPAZ RING. 10CTW, 6.2GR $275.00 |
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925 Gold Over Sterling Silver Yellow Citrine & Smokey Topaz Ladies Ring Size 7 $104.10 |
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DENDRITIC AGATE SMOKEY TOPAZ .925 Silver Pendant 2 3/8″ $8.50 |
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New 14KT Gold Overlay Smokey Topaz CZ Ring – Size 5 $17.09 |
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SMOKEY TOPAZ QUARTZ PEARL 925 STERLING SILVER DANGLING EARRINGS 1 5/8″ M8574 $11.45 |
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CITRINE IOLITE SMOKEY & BLUE TOPAZ .925 Silver Pendant 3 3/8″ $21.50 |
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New 14KT Gold Overlay Smokey Topaz CZ Ring – Size 8 $17.09 |
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14KT Yellow Gold Faceted Smokey Topaz Quartz Earrings $109.99 |
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BOTSWANA AGATE SMOKEY TOPAZ .925 Silver Pendant 2 5/8″ $1.00 |
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1.80ct SMOKEY QUARTZ / SMOKEY TOPAZ EDWARDIAN RING $110.00 |
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SIGNED SWAROVSKI NIRVANA SMOKEY TOPAZ RING XSMALL (50) -Size 5 $175.00 |
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ELEGANT ! FACETED SMOKEY TOPAZ .925 SILVER EARRINGS 2.65″ $13.25 |
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SMOKEY TOPAZ DROP CITRINE PEARL 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT 2 1/8″ M7867 $3.68 |
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SMART BROWN SMOKEY TOPAZ PEAR 925 STERLING SILVER DANGLE ARTISAN EARRINGS M6294 $3.52 |
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Emperor Rose Tone Topaz Light Smokey Crystal Owl Flying Fashion Adjustable Ring $2.99 |
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GLITTERING ! Brown & Smokey Topaz Circle Silver Solitaire & Pendant L099 $0.99 |
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GLITTERING ! Brown & Smokey Topaz Love & Heart Silver Solitaire & Pendant L067 $0.99 |
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SMOKEY TOPAZ PEAR 925 STERLING SILVER DANGLING ARTISAN EARRINGS 1 5/8″ M8781 $3.75 |
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GLITTERING ! Brown & Smokey Topaz Oval Silver Solitaire & Pendant L064 $0.99 |
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Sz 7 SASSY DIAMOND SMOKEY TOPAZ CUSHION 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN RING M6703 $2.00 |
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CHOCOLATE SMOKEY TOPAZ OVAL 925 SILVER DANGLING ARTISAN EARRINGS 1 3/8″ M6265 $2.84 |
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8.00 mm FANCY OCTAGON CUT DARK CHAMPAGNE LOOSE SMOKEY TOPAZ 1.85 CARAT GEMSTONE $0.99 |
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size 6.5 SLEEK BROWN SMOKEY TOPAZ GREEK 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN RING M6835 $10.50 |
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NICE 10KT SOLID YELLOW GOLD 5CT SMOKEY TOPAZ PENDANT $12.49 |
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BROWN SMOKEY TOPAZ OVAL 925 STERLING SILVER DANGLING ARTISAN EARRINGS 1″ M8676 $2.25 |
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BROWN SMOKEY TOPAZ 925 STERLING SILVER DANGLING ARTISAN EARRINGS 1 6/8″ M8615 $1.29 |
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size 7.5 MAGICAL SMOKEY TOPAZ 925 STERLING SILVER SOLITAIRE ARTISAN RING M5775 $2.80 |
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2.60CT RECTANGLE CUSHION CHECKER DARK CHAMPAGNE 10×8 mm SMOKEY TOPAZ GEMSTONE $1.98 |
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BROWN SMOKEY TOPAZ CITRINE PEAR 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT 1 5/8″ M7643 $0.99 |
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Ladies ~ 10K Gold ~ White / Light Smokey Topaz Ring # 5 $99.99 |
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Smokey Topaz Dangle Earrings $16.99 |
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Estate Smokey Topaz Gold Drop Dangle Earrings Fine Heirloom Pre Owned Jewelry $259.00 |
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SMART 2.00CT.DARK CHAMPAGNE SMOKEY TOPAZ OVAL & DOUBLE CHECKER 10 X 8 MM $1.52 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER AND LIGHT SMOKEY TOPAZ MARQUE RING SIZE 7 $7.99 |
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SMOKEY TOPAZ FULL MOON FACE CARVING 925 STERLING SILVER DANGLING EARRINGS M8636 $1.35 |
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size 7.5 10cts SMOKEY TOPAZ 925 STERLING SILVER SOLITAIRE ARTISAN RING M8235 $1.35 |
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SLEEK BROWN SMOKEY TOPAZ ROUND BEADS SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT NECKLACE 18″ M5988 $28.50 |
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MIKASA PRISMA ” SMOKEY TOPAZ ” 4 PIECE PLACE SETTING $10.00 |
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BEAUTIFUL 10KT SOLID YELLOW GOLD SMOKEY TOPAZ & DIAMOND RING SIZE 7 $30.00 |
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Large Smokey Topaz & Diamond 14kt Ring $825.00 |
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Birthstone-Rectanglar Smokey Topaz Stud Earrings 14kt $39.99 |
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WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET 56″ LONG SMOKEY GREY TOPAZ CRYSTAL NECKLACE $15.00 |
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ART DECO COGNAC BIG SMOKEY TOPAZ FILIGREE STERLING RING $16.05 |
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Two Fingers Daisy Golden Tone Topaz Smokey Light Crystal Rhinestone Flower Ring $2.99 |
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LARGE ANTIQUE 14KT YELLOW GOLD 85CT SMOKEY TOPAZ HEART PENDANT $1,520.00 |
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17 Carat Smokey Topaz Square Cut Filigree Cocktail Ring No Reserve $94.00 |
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3.5 CTS GENUINE SMOKEY TOPAZ ROUND CUT PENDANT 10KT NEW $39.99 |
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Vintage Smokey Topaz Rhinestones Earrings ClipOns $7.95 |
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SMOKEY BROWN TOPAZ 925 SILVER LADIES RING JEWELRY SZ 7 $29.89 |
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OVAL SMOKEY TOPAZ .925 RING EAST WEST SZ 6.75 FREE SHIP $39.99 |
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Vintage Smokey Topaz Rhinestone Brooch Pin $27.49 |
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AWESOME VINTAGE ANCHOR HOCKING SMOKEY TOPAZ BROWN SORENO GLASS PITCHER !! $7.99 |
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1960′s Topaz & Smokey Jewel Lucite Bead Necklace $7.50 |
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DANGLING,PEARL & SMOKEY TOPAZ,Earrings,Gemstones,Fresh Water Pearls,Sterling $52.00 |
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Scott Barnes Lip Slick – Smokey Topaz 2.5g/0.088oz NEW $17.78 |
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**CZ-SMOKEY TOPAZ BEADED W/CRYSTAL STRETCH BRACELET-GLISTENING-NO RESERVE** $3.50 |
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WEISS Smokey Charcoal Grey Topaz Rhinestone EARRINGS $69.99 |
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Stunning Hand Crafted Necklace with Smokey Topaz $15.00 |
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WOMAN’S STERLING SILVER RING WITH SMOKEY TOPAZ -9 $29.95 |
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WOMAN’S STERLING SILVER SMOKEY TOPAZ QUARTZ RING -10 $29.95 |
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ADJUSTABLE SMOKEY TOPAZ RING….LARGER SIZE…FREE SHIPPING!!!! $45.00 |
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Smokey Topaz Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Channel Set 15mm 2/3″ Earrings $15.97 |
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R1518 Thai 925 Sterling Silver SMOKEY TOPAZ FILIGREE Ring Sz 7.5 $27.99 |
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14K GOLD 11ct OVAL LAB SMOKEY TOPAZ DIAMOND SOLITAIRE CHARM PENDANT $249.00 |
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SALE AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL BANGLE CHOOSE COLOUR R1134 WHITE GOLD GP $13.49 |
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SALE AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL BANGLE CHOOSE COLOUR R1134 WHITE GOLD GP $13.49 |
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SALE AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL BANGLE CHOOSE COLOUR R1134 WHITE GOLD GP $13.49 |
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size 8 1/2 BROWN SMOKEY TOPAZ 925 STERLING SILVER SOLITAIRE ARTISAN RING M5172 $0.99 |
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STERLING SILVER CROSS WITH SMOKEY TOPAZ STONES – NICE – 1 1/2″ $19.99 |
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size 7.5 CHOCOLATE SMOKEY TOPAZ OVAL 925 STERLING SILVER SOLITAIRE RING M8237 $0.99 |
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Sterling Silver Heart Smokey Topaz Pendant $44.10 |
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18cts CHOCOLATE SMOKEY TOPAZ 925 STERLING SILVER DANGLING ARTISAN EARRINGS M6357 $1.04 |
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SUPERB BROWN SMOKEY TOPAZ 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN DANGLING EARRINGS M6299 $0.99 |
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Sterling Silver Smokey Topaz and Diamond Accent Greek Key Bracelet $38.24 Links with a Greek key design and silver pave pattern alternate with bezel-set emerald-cut smokey topaz gemstones and twinkling white diamond accents in this necklace. Crafted of sterling silver, the bracelet secures with a hidden clasp and safety lock. |
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Viducci 10k Gold Smokey Topaz and 1/10ct TDW Diamond Necklace (G-H, I1-I2) $132.29 This elegant Viducci necklace features a round-cut smokey topaz surrounded by sparkling round pave-set diamonds. This pendant is crafted of 10-karat white gold and hangs from a matching rope chain. |
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Sterling Silver Smokey Topaz and Diamond Accent Square Necklace $26.09 A rich square-cut smokey topaz gemstone is surrounded by a silver pave pattern and accentuated by a single white diamond accent in this pendant. The necklace is crafted of highly polished sterling silver and comes with a matching cable chain. |
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14k Gold over Stainless Steel Smokey Topaz and Peridot Ring (Italy) $24.74 This bold ring features a faceted smokey topaz gemstone in a 14-karat yellow gold over stainless steel setting. The ring features faceted peridot accents on the shoulders. |
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Viducci 10k White Gold Smokey Topaz and Diamond Accent Ring $150.99 Diamond accent and smokey topaz ring10-karat white gold jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide |
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Viducci 10k Gold Smokey Topaz and 1/10ct TDW Diamond Ring (G-H, I1-I2) $144.99 Smokey topaz and diamond ring10-karat white gold jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide |
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10k Yellow Gold Square-cut Smokey Topaz Necklace $32.39 This beautiful pendant features a rich brown smokey topaz gemstone in a prong setting. The necklace is crafted of classic 10-karat yellow gold and includes a matching box chain. |
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10k Gold Smokey Topaz and Orange Sapphire Ring $114.99 Click here for Ring Sizing ChartSmokey topaz/orange sapphire ring10-karat yellow gold jewelry |
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10k Yellow Gold Smokey Topaz Necklace $35.54 This classic necklace features a single trillion-cut smokey topaz gemstone topped with a single clear cubic zirconia. The 10-karat yellow gold pendant hangs from a matching 18-inch box chain. |
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Sterling Silver/ 10k Gold Smokey Topaz and Cubic Zirconia Ring (Size 7) $22.99 Smokey topaz ringSterling silver jewelryClick here for Ring Sizing Chart |
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Glitzy Rocks 18k Gold Overlay Smokey Quartz and Topaz Necklace $22.99 Graceful pendant features a faceted genuine smokey quartz stone framed by icy white topaz stonesJewelry is crafted of gleaming 18k gold over sterling silverBeautiful smokey quartz necklace is a lovely way to dress up your wardrobe |
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Sterling Silver Smokey Topaz and Pearl Earrings (India) $23.84 Add color to your outfit with a pair of multistone dangle earringsEarrings feature a smokey topaz, crystal and a cultured freshwater pearlHandmade earrings are a unique piece of world jewelry to add to your collection |
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Sterling Silver Smokey Topaz and White Topaz Ring (3 1/5ct TGW) $40.49 Smokey topaz and white topaz ring Sterling silver jewelry Click here for ring sizing guide |
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Sterling Silver with 18 k Gold Vermeil Smokey Topaz Ring accentuated with White Natural Zircons $62.99 Smokey topaz and cubic zirconia ringSterling silver jewelryClick here for ring sizing guide |
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Smokey Topaz Foil-lined Czech 11/0 Seed Beads (Case of 4000) $7.09 Create your own jewelry projects using beads just like these Czech glass seed beadsOne hank of warm amber smokey topaz 11/0 seed beads comes pre-strungCzech seed beads are some of the highest quality, most uniformly-sized beads in use today |
