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Topaz, Victoria Cut, O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia, #238

Stone : Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #238
Design : Victoria Cut (Fred Van Sant)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 2.4 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 7.5 x 7.5 x 5.5 mm
Price : $180 AUD

Comments : This topaz is cut in a classic old-style cushion design. The design is actually based on the design used for four of the famous large diamonds (view the design for more info). The black that shows up in some of the pictures is simply a reflection of the camera lens - the gem is quite silvery white.
Topaz, Victoria Cut, O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia, #238
Topaz, Victoria Cut, O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia, #238
Topaz, Victoria Cut, O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia, #238
Topaz, Victoria Cut, O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia, #238
Topaz, Victoria Cut, O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia, #238
Topaz, Victoria Cut, O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia, #238

 
Topaz, KwikOval, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #231

Stone : Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #231
Design : KwikOval (Fred Van Sant)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 3.2 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 8 x 10 x 6 mm
Price : $220 AUD

Comments : A very bright slivery white topaz from O'Briens Creek. It is cut in a nice oval design that performs exceptionally well. The size is calibrated and should easily fit most settings.
Topaz, KwikOval, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #231
Topaz, KwikOval, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #231
Topaz, KwikOval, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #231
Topaz, KwikOval, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #231
Topaz, KwikOval, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #231
Topaz, KwikOval, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #231
Topaz, KwikOval, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #231
Topaz, KwikOval, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #231

 
Topaz, Yin-Yang, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #205

Stone : Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #205
Design : Yin-Yang (Fred Van Sant)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 3.75 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included
Size : 10 x 10 x 6.5 mm
Price : $225 AUD

Comments : This lovely topaz is cut in the wonderful Yin-Yang design. Its a nice, simple stone that looks great. There are several small needles in the gem.
Topaz, Yin-Yang, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #205
Topaz, Yin-Yang, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #205
Topaz, Yin-Yang, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #205
Topaz, Yin-Yang, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #205
Topaz, Yin-Yang, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #205

 
Topaz, Flanders Brilliant, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #204

Stone : Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #204
Design : Flanders Brilliant
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 3.9 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included
Size : 9 x 9 x 6 mm
Price : $240 AUD

Comments : Clear, silvery white topaz and the classic Flanders Brilliant design go so well together. The Flanders Brilliant was originally developed as a diamond cut but has since been optimised for other gemstones. Being a diamond cut it well suits other clear gemstone like topaz. It is particularly bright and the patterns look great. This gem has several inclusions in the crown.
Topaz, Flanders Brilliant, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #204
Topaz, Flanders Brilliant, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #204
Topaz, Flanders Brilliant, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #204
Topaz, Flanders Brilliant, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #204
Topaz, Flanders Brilliant, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #204
Topaz, Flanders Brilliant, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #204

 
Topaz, Radiant Emerald, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #202

Stone : Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #202
Design : Radiant Emerald
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 4.7 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 8 x 10.5 x 7 mm
Price : $280 AUD

Comments : Clear, sharp and silvery white, this gem is very bright. It is a variation of the emerald cut having a step crown and a radiant style pavilion. It performs well and would be a good choice for a pendant.
Topaz, Radiant Emerald, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #202
Topaz, Radiant Emerald, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #202
Topaz, Radiant Emerald, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #202
Topaz, Radiant Emerald, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #202
Topaz, Radiant Emerald, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #202
Topaz, Radiant Emerald, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #202

 
Topaz, Celestial Peace, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #185

Stone : Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #185
Design : Celestial Peace
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 3.9 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 10 x 10 x 6.5 mm
Price : $200 AUD

Comments : Something a little different... this O'Briens Creek topaz is cut in a design that shows a crescent moon on the crown and a five pointed star on the pavilion. Both of these are frosted so that the crescent and the star show up clearly. This would make a nice ring or pendant.
Topaz, Celestial Peace, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #185
Topaz, Celestial Peace, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #185
Topaz, Celestial Peace, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #185
Topaz, Celestial Peace, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #185
Topaz, Celestial Peace, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #185

 
Topaz, Emerald Checker, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #184

Stone : Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #184
Design : Emerald Checker (Fred Van Sant)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 5.9 carats
Clarity : Very Very Slightly Included
Size : 8 x 13 x 6 mm
Price : $300 AUD

Comments : A bright clear topaz from O'Briens Creek. The crown is cut in a checkerboard style and overall has a similar look to the Smith Bar design. There is just the tiniest little silver needle inclusion... these needles are common in topaz and are often so hard to see that you don't notice them until you go to polish the stone. A very nice gem.
Topaz, Emerald Checker, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #184
Topaz, Emerald Checker, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #184
Topaz, Emerald Checker, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #184
Topaz, Emerald Checker, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #184

 
Topaz, Under The Dome #5 - Step Crown, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #87

Stone : Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #87
Design : Under The Dome #5 - Step Crown (Doug Menadue)
Origin : O'Briens' Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 7 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included
Size : 10mm X 12mm X 8mm
Price : $260 AUD

Comments : A big clear topaz from O'Briens Ck. The design is one of my own and is a very brilliant oval dome.
Topaz, Under The Dome #5 - Step Crown, #87
Topaz, Under The Dome #5 - Step Crown, #87
Topaz, Under The Dome #5 - Step Crown, #87

 
Topaz, Crusader's Shield (with Cross), O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #83

Stone : Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #83
Design : Crusader's Shield (with Cross) (Fred Van Sant)
Origin : O'Briens' Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 5.44 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 11mm X 10mm X 7mm
Price : $360 AUD

Comments : For those of a religious nature, this gemstone might interest you. It is cut in a design which, as the name suggests, resembles a crusader's shield. On the front (crown) of the gemstone is a "frosted" cross. This corresponds to the front of the shield where a cross would normally be painted. In one of the photos I have outlined the cross so that it can clearly be seen. It would make a special gift for someone and a lovely ring or pendant. It is cut in clear O'Briens Creek topaz.
Topaz, Crusader's Shield (with Cross), O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #83
Topaz, Crusader's Shield (with Cross), O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #83
Topaz, Crusader's Shield (with Cross), O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #83
Topaz, Crusader's Shield (with Cross), O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #83
Topaz, Crusader's Shield (with Cross), O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #83
Topaz, Crusader's Shield (with Cross), O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #83

 
Topaz, Dodecahedron, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #82

Stone : Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #82
Design : Dodecahedron (Jeff Ford)
Origin : O'Briens' Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 8.94 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 11mm
Price : $295 AUD

Comments : Now for something a little bit different. This is one in a series of platonic and archimedean solids that I am planning to cut. Not really sure that it could be used in jewellery, its more as a curiousity. For those of a spiritual metaphysical mind, it could perhaps be used in various meditations or some other similar exercise. I could see for example how if one was to meditation laying on their back, the dodecahedron could be placed on the third eye. I have noticed various cheap platonic solid sets for sale out there but they are mass produced, very inaccurate and the quality of the rock they are cut from is not the best. This dodecahedron is precision cut in clear O'Briens Creek topaz.
Topaz, Dodecahedron, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #82
Topaz, Dodecahedron, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #82
Topaz, Dodecahedron, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #82

 

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