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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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Peridot has been mistaken for other stones − such as topaz and emerald − in the past, the Geological Institute of America reports.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
Flom, 63, popped the question with a conflict-free, 20-carat blue topaz ring set in platinum that was designed by Jessica Ranek.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
The ring, in fact, is probably the biggest style statement from the bash, as many speculate the opal (the birthstone of her Libra football beau) is surrounded by blue topaz (the Sagittarius singer's birth stone).
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
Elsewhere, the most head-turning jewels of the night were vintage: Dua Lipa donned a Tiffany & Co. necklace from 1962, which was fabricated in gold and platinum with luxurious yellow beryl, topaz quartz, and diamonds.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
Flom, 63, popped the question with a conflict-free, 20-carat blue topaz ring set in platinum that was designed by Jessica Ranek.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
The ring, in fact, is probably the biggest style statement from the bash, as many speculate the opal (the birthstone of her Libra football beau) is surrounded by blue topaz (the Sagittarius singer's birth stone).
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
Elsewhere, the most head-turning jewels of the night were vintage: Dua Lipa donned a Tiffany & Co. necklace from 1962, which was fabricated in gold and platinum with luxurious yellow beryl, topaz quartz, and diamonds.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024
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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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