Ever wondered how a rough, humble stone turns into a glittering gem in our 'Out of The Blue' collection? Well, we’re about to take you behind the scenes of our favourite gemstone, Ostro blue topaz. Get ready to uncover the journey of this stunning stone from its Brazilian beginnings to its glamorous finish in our Ostro blue topaz jewellery. It's a process of love, precision, and a lot of sparkle.
Where the Magic Begins
First things first: where do we get our topaz from? Our gorgeous Ostro blue topaz gems come straight from the heart of Brazil, where we work closely with artisanal miners with whom we've built relationships with over the years. Our team uncovers rough topaz, which might not look like much when it first emerges, but, oh, it has so much potential!
Turning Rough Stones into Sparkling Gems
We carefully clean up our rough stones and then send them off to expert cutters who have been working with us for decades. Blue topaz isn’t your average gemstone, it’s a little quirky. The color changes depending on which direction you look at it, so cutting topaz requires extreme precision. That’s why we trust only the best in the business to bring out its true beauty.
Small Sizes, Big Skill
If you’ve ever admired a perfect, round blue topaz in our collection, you can thank our skilled cutters. Those little round gems? They require immense precision. Cutting small stones, especially rounds, is a true art form, and it’s one of the reasons we love using this cut in our jewellery. But, there’s more, when it comes to heart-shaped blue topaz, it’s a whole new level of craftsmanship.
Heart-shaped gems are notoriously tricky to cut and often need to be re-cut to get that flawless, symmetrical shape we know and love. But when we finally have that perfect heart-shaped blue topaz, it’s more than just a beautiful stone, it’s a symbol of love, care, and the attention that went into perfecting it.
Flawless Gems
Topaz, like all natural gemstones, can have tiny inclusions (those natural imperfections), but don’t worry, our cutters are absolute pros when it comes to ensuring that every Ostro blue topaz gem is free from blemishes. We’re all about flawless beauty, and we only select the most radiant, sparkling topaz to make its way into our jewellery.
Picking the Perfect Stone
When we choose the perfect topaz for our jewellery pieces, it’s not just about how pretty it looks. We check everything: the cut, the polish, and of course, the sparkle! Every stone has to meet our strict standards before it becomes a part of our collection.
So, there you have it! The sparkling journey of our blue topaz, from its humble beginning to its radiant transformation into a piece of jewellery that’s nothing short of perfection. We hope you enjoy wearing your Something Blue by Ostro jewellery as much as we love bringing these beautiful gems to life!
