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Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, Brazil, #189

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #189
Design : Octadome #12
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 6.9 carats
Clarity : Very Very Slightly Included
Size : 11 x 11 x 8 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : In the sunlight this beautiful gem is blinding. The high dome crown has a very high "fire" and looks great. This is a very nice natural blue topaz. It has a very small veil inclusion.
Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, Brazil, #189
Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, Brazil, #189
Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, Brazil, #189
Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, Brazil, #189
Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, Brazil, #189
Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, Brazil, #189
Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, Brazil, #189

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Trouble With Tribble, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #42

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
More Info Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #42
Design : The Trouble With Tribble (J. Rowland, Robert W. Strickland)
Origin : O'Briens' Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 21.74 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 18mm X 11mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : Okay folks, this is something special. This is a real collector's gemstone, especially if you are into collecting localities. This gem is a magnificent example of a Mt Surprise / O'Briens Creek topaz. It is eye clean except for a spot the size of a pin-point that is visible using a 10X loupe. It is well cut with lots of action. If you like your gems large, then this is the one for you. It would make a pendant that would stop people in their tracks. There is also a hint of blue in this gemstone.

See this gemstone being cut.
Topaz, Trouble With Tribble, #42
Topaz, Trouble With Tribble, #42
Topaz, Trouble With Tribble, #42

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #257
Design : Signature #3 (Jeff Graham)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 53 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included
Size : 18 x 24 x 17 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : I cut this humongous topaz for a fellow that found it this season out at O'Briens Creek. He's a collector of big gems and this is now the biggest topaz he's got. Big stones like this take a long time to cut... there's about 24 hours worth of cutting and polishing to produce that giant gem. It is cut in a brilliant barion style rectangle cushion and is totally awesome! I've included some "action" shots to show you what the original rough stone looked like and in the process of being cut.
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #257

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #222

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #222
Design : Asscher Cut
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 2.3 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 7 x 7 x 6 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A lovely natural blue topaz. The design is the classic asscher cut and works very well in natural blue topaz. The patterns show up nicely.
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #222
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #222
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #222
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #222
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #222

 
Topaz (Light Blue), Barion Old Mine, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #45

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
More Info Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #45
Design : Barion Old Mine (Bob Keller)
Origin : O'Briens' Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 19.48 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included
Size : 15mm X 15mm X 11mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a wonderful natural blue topaz from the O'Briens Creek fields near Mt Surprise. It has a very nice light blue colour that is natural and not caused by artifical heating or irradiation. The design is a variation on the classic "old mine" style. There are several small "horsetail" needle inclusions which are only just visible face up but do not detract from the overall beauty of the stone. They are interesting in their own right. There is a small minor inclusion veil/flaw (about 0.5mm in area) on the surface of the crown near one edge of the girdle. With the right setting this would be hidden. This gemstone is quite large and collectable. A very nice stone!

See this gemstone being cut.
Topaz (Light Blue), Barion Old Mine, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #45
Topaz (Light Blue), Barion Old Mine, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #45
Topaz (Light Blue), Barion Old Mine, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #45

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Sparkman, Brazil, #178

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #178
Design : Sparkman (Fred Van Sant)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 2.25 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 8 x 8 x 5.5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a sleek little cushion cut natural blue topaz. As the name suggests, the gemstone literally looks like it has bright sparks flashing out from the centre. The crown is in the checkerboard style.
Natural Blue Topaz, Sparkman, Brazil, #178
Natural Blue Topaz, Sparkman, Brazil, #178
Natural Blue Topaz, Sparkman, Brazil, #178
Natural Blue Topaz, Sparkman, Brazil, #178
Natural Blue Topaz, Sparkman, Brazil, #178
Natural Blue Topaz, Sparkman, Brazil, #178

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Bicentenial Brilliant, Brazil, #227

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #227
Design : Bicentenial Brilliant (Evan Williams)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 3.95 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 10 x 10 x 6 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A fantastic bright natural blue topaz cut in a brilliant design. It performs very nicely and is a lively gem. A top stone!
Natural Blue Topaz, Bicentenial Brilliant, Brazil, #227
Natural Blue Topaz, Bicentenial Brilliant, Brazil, #227
Natural Blue Topaz, Bicentenial Brilliant, Brazil, #227
Natural Blue Topaz, Bicentenial Brilliant, Brazil, #227
Natural Blue Topaz, Bicentenial Brilliant, Brazil, #227
Natural Blue Topaz, Bicentenial Brilliant, Brazil, #227

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #234

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #234
Design : Yin-Yang (Fred Van Sant)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 9.9 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 14 x 14 x 9 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A big beautiful natural blue topaz cut in the wonderful Yin-Yang design. This design is one of favorites for its simple elegance which shows a lovely fan-like effect. This gem would make an amazing pendant.
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #234
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #234
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #234
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #234
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #234
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #234
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #234

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, Brazil, #207

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #207
Design : Signature #3 (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 6.7 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 9 x 12 x 7.5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A sharp, crisp natural blue topaz cut in the dynamic Signature #3 design. This gemstone has alot of action and flash and is quite brilliant. An excellent gem!
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, Brazil, #207
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, Brazil, #207
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, Brazil, #207
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, Brazil, #207
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, Brazil, #207
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, Brazil, #207
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, Brazil, #207
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, Brazil, #207

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #119

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #119
Design : Mock Check Square (Jeff Graham)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 22.4 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 15mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a dynamite stone! It is a very large O'Briens Creek light blue topaz which looks absolutely incredible in this flashy modern design. There is something about this design that just works in topaz. It is eye clean and something special! Awesome! :-)
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #119
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #119
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #119
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #119
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #119
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #119
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #119

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Nigerian Cushion, Brazil, #198

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #198
Design : Nigerian Cushion (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 1.9 carats
Clarity : Very Very Slightly Included
Size : 7 x 7 x 5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A nice classic cushion design cut in lovely natural blue topaz. It is very very slightly included with a fine silvery needle but you really need a 10X loupe to spot it. A good bright gem.
Natural Blue Topaz, Nigerian Cushion, Brazil, #198
Natural Blue Topaz, Nigerian Cushion, Brazil, #198
Natural Blue Topaz, Nigerian Cushion, Brazil, #198
Natural Blue Topaz, Nigerian Cushion, Brazil, #198
Natural Blue Topaz, Nigerian Cushion, Brazil, #198
Natural Blue Topaz, Nigerian Cushion, Brazil, #198

 
Natural Blue Topaz, KwikOval, Brazil, #232

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #232
Design : KwikOval (Fred Van Sant)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 2.4 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 7 x 9 x 5.5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : The design that this natural blue topaz is cut in is a lovely barion oval design. The cut is in a calibrated size so it should fit most standard settings without any difficulty. It is quite bright.
Natural Blue Topaz, KwikOval, Brazil, #232
Natural Blue Topaz, KwikOval, Brazil, #232
Natural Blue Topaz, KwikOval, Brazil, #232
Natural Blue Topaz, KwikOval, Brazil, #232
Natural Blue Topaz, KwikOval, Brazil, #232

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia, #239

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #239
Design : Octadome #12 (Doug Menadue)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 2.15 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 7 x 7 x 6 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A bright, sparkling matched pair of O'Briens Creek natural blue topaz. These are ideally cut for a pair of earrings and would look fabulous.
Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia, #239
Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia, #239
Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia, #239
Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia, #239
Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia, #239
Natural Blue Topaz, Octadome #12, O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia, #239

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #233

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #233
Design : Asscher Cut
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 4.4 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 9 x 9 x 7 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A large beautiful natural blue topaz cut in the classic asscher design. This lightly saturated nature of this material perfectly complements the asscher design so that the "windmill" patterns can be easily seen. A lovely gem.
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #233
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #233
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #233
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #233

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, Brazil, #199

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #199
Design : Mock Check Square (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 3.25 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 7 x 7 x 5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A sharp, clean Mock Check Square design. This is a very modern design and performs well and you'll find that you can't stop yourself tilting the gem backwards and forwards to watch the pixelation effect. A very pleasing gemstone.
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, Brazil, #199
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, Brazil, #199
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, Brazil, #199
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, Brazil, #199
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, Brazil, #199

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #193

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #193
Design : Yin-Yang (Fred Van Sant)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 6.3 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 12 x 12 x 8 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : Every now and then one comes across a design that has something special about it, some special quality that sets it apart. The Yin-Yang design is one of them. It creates a wonderful "fan-like' effect, beautiful, simple and elegant and perfectly suits natural blue topaz. Part of the effect is created by leaving Yin frosted which contrasts with the polished Yang. A superb gem!
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #193
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #193
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #193
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #193
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #193
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #193
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #193
Natural Blue Topaz, Yin-Yang, Brazil, #193

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher, Brazil, #201

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #201
Design : Asscher
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 2.5 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included
Size : 7 x 7 x 6.5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A fine asscher cut in lovely natural blue topaz. There is a very fine silvery needle but does not detract from the overall appearance of the gem.
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher, Brazil, #201
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher, Brazil, #201
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher, Brazil, #201
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher, Brazil, #201
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher, Brazil, #201

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher, Brazil, #186

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #186
Design : Asscher
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 3.5 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included
Size : 8 x 8 x 7 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : The classic asscher cut looks stunning in natural blue topaz. In my humble opinion, natural blue topaz easily rivals the lighter coloured aquamarine... it has a higher "refractive index" (RI), is harder and often more "blue". This stone has some very fine veil inclusions but they do not detract from the appearance of the gem.
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher, Brazil, #186
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher, Brazil, #186
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher, Brazil, #186
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher, Brazil, #186

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Egyptian Asscher, Brazil, #166

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #166
Design : Egyptian Asscher
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 4.8 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 9 x 9 x 7.5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A lovely eye clean natural blue topaz. This gem is nicely cut in a variation of the classic asscher design called the "Egyptian Asscher". It has very nicely defined geometric patterns that show up well in the soft blue tones of this gemstone.



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Natural Blue Topaz, Egyptian Asscher, Brazil, #166
Natural Blue Topaz, Egyptian Asscher, Brazil, #166
Natural Blue Topaz, Egyptian Asscher, Brazil, #166
Natural Blue Topaz, Egyptian Asscher, Brazil, #166
Natural Blue Topaz, Egyptian Asscher, Brazil, #166
Natural Blue Topaz, Egyptian Asscher, Brazil, #166
Natural Blue Topaz, Egyptian Asscher, Brazil, #166

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Smith Bar, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #57

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #57
Design : Smith Bar (Jeff Graham)
Origin : O'Briens' Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 4.5 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 12mm X 6mm X 5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A very nice natural blue topaz from O'Briens Creek. The cut is a modern design and would make a great pendant. The colour of the natural blues from here easily rival aquamarine!
Natural Blue Topaz, Smith Bar, #57
Natural Blue Topaz, Smith Bar, #57
Natural Blue Topaz, Smith Bar, #57

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Lazy Pear 133, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #66

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #66
Design : Lazy Pear 133
Origin : O'Briens' Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 8.8 carats
Clarity : Slightly Included
Size : 16mm X 11mm X 7.5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A very nice natural blue topaz from O'Briens Creek cut in a pear shape. There are some slight needles.
Natural Blue Topaz, Lazy Pear 133, #66

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Royal 8, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #60

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #60
Design : Royal 8 (Jeff Graham)
Origin : O'Briens' Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 3.03 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 9mm X 7mm X 5.5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A very nice natural blue topaz from O'Briens Creek. The colour of the natural blues from here easily rival aquamarine!
Natural Blue Topaz, Royal 8, #60
Natural Blue Topaz, Royal 8, #60
Natural Blue Topaz, Royal 8, #60

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Square Ziggie, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #77

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #77
Design : Square Ziggie (Jeff Graham)
Origin : O'Briens' Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 4.88 carats
Clarity : Slightly Included
Size : 9mm X 9mm X 6mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a good natural blue topaz from the O'Briens Creek fields near Mt Surprise. It has a very nice light blue colour that is natural and not caused by artifical heating or irradiation. The design is very modern with a zig-zag appearance. These natural blues are one of my favorite stones to cut and the finished gem is almost indistinguishable from aquamarine and have an elegance that is theirs alone. Unfortunately one of the corners on the bottom keel has a small chip.
Natural Blue Topaz, Square Ziggie, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #77
Natural Blue Topaz, Square Ziggie, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #77
Natural Blue Topaz, Square Ziggie, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #77

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Saw Tooth Marquise, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #78

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #78
Design : Saw Tooth Marquise (Jeff Graham)
Origin : O'Briens' Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 7.94 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 10mm X 20mm X 6mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This natural blue topaz is cut in a classic marquise design. It is a large stone and would suit any jewellery setting. It is an excellent example of a natural blue topaz from the O'Briens Creek fields near Mt Surprise. It has a very nice light blue colour that is natural and not caused by artifical heating or irradiation. These natural blues are one of my favorite stones to cut and the finished gem is almost indistinguishable from aquamarine and have an elegance that is theirs alone.
Natural Blue Topaz, Saw Tooth Marquise, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #78
Natural Blue Topaz, Saw Tooth Marquise, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #78
Natural Blue Topaz, Saw Tooth Marquise, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #78

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #72

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #72
Design : Mock Check Square (Jeff Graham)
Origin : O'Briens' Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 7.8 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 10.5mm X 10.5mm X 7.5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a spectacular natural blue topaz from the O'Briens Creek fields near Mt Surprise. It has a very nice light blue colour that is natural and not caused by artifical heating or irradiation. The design is very modern, flashy and eye catching. These natural blues are one of my favorite stones to cut and the finished gem is almost indistinguishable from aquamarine and have an elegance that is theirs alone. This is a very unique piece of gem art!
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #72
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #72
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #72

 
Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #105

Stone : Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #105
Design : Mock Check Square (Jeff Graham)
Weight : 6.94 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 10mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a very strongly coloured blue topaz. The cut is a very modern and flashy square design and exhibits what I call "pixelation"... kind of what you sometimes see on a stereo display. If you are going to set this stone, you will need to make sure that the corners are protected.
Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, #105
Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, #105
Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, #105
Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, #105
Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, #105
Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, #105

 
Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, #94

Stone : Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #94
Design : Phi Flower Dome (Doug Menadue)
Weight : 4.5 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 10mm X 10mm X 8mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a great gem! The cut is one of my own "dome" designs so it will have a higher crown then usual. The brilliance and dispersion are excellent. The stone has a lovely soft blue glow about it.
Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, #94
Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, #94
Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, #94
Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, #94
Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, #94
Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, #94

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Smith Bar, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #95

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #95
Design : Smith Bar (Jeff Graham)
Origin : O'Briens' Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 8.65 carats
Clarity : Slightly Included
Size : 10mm X 13mm X 7mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A big pale blue topaz from O'Briens Ck. The design is the Smith Bar and there is some good pixelation action happening in the stone. There are some small needle and veil inclusions in one corner but hard to spot. It would make an eye catching pendant!
Natural Blue Topaz, Smith Bar, #95
Natural Blue Topaz, Smith Bar, #95
Natural Blue Topaz, Smith Bar, #95
Natural Blue Topaz, Smith Bar, #95

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Under the Dome #5 - Step Crown, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #108

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #108
Design : Under The Dome #5 - Step Crown (Doug Menadue)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 9.12 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included *
Size : 10.5mm x 12.5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A great natural blue from O'Briens Creek. It is cut in one of my oval dome designs and is a very brilliant and sparkling gemstone.

* There is a very interesting natural inclusion in this stone. It is very minor and appears like a small strand of a spider's web with tiny beads of dew on it, like spider webs sometimes have early in the morning. Other then this the gemstone is eye clean.

Natural Blue Topaz, Under the Dome #5 - Step Crown, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #108
Natural Blue Topaz, Under the Dome #5 - Step Crown, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #108
Natural Blue Topaz, Under the Dome #5 - Step Crown, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #108
Natural Blue Topaz, Under the Dome #5 - Step Crown, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #108
Natural Blue Topaz, Under the Dome #5 - Step Crown, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #108

 
Suite of Natural Blue Topaz, #suite4, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #suite4
Design : Mock Check Square (Jeff Graham)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 24.8 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 15.5mm x 15.5mm
Price : SOLD (COMMISSIONED)

Comments : These two exceptional O'Briens Creek Topaz were commissioned by a couple of friends out on the gemfields. They wanted a large pair of matching stones in this modern design. Each stone is matching down to the natural blue colour zone running along the keel of each stone. They look absolutely dynamite! The pictures do not do them justice. Due to the orientation of the stones the blue does not show very strongly rather it gives them very effective blue "highlights".

Natural Blue Topaz, #suite4, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Natural Blue Topaz, #suite4, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Natural Blue Topaz, #suite4, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Natural Blue Topaz, #suite4, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Natural Blue Topaz, #suite4, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #115

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #115
Design : Phi Flower Dome (Doug Menadue)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 4.8 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included *
Size : 10mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A great natural blue topaz from O'Briens Creek. It is cut in one of my round dome designs and is a very brilliant and sparkling gemstone. This design has 161 facets!

* There is a very minor natural inclusion in this stone. It is what I call a "horsetail" needle inclusion because it is comprised of several very thin silvery needles coming together at one end, much like a horse's tail or a comet in the night sky. It is visible in one of the pictures. Other then this the gemstone is eye clean.

Natural Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #115
Natural Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #115
Natural Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #115

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Acorn, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #120

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #120
Design : Acorn (Doug Menadue)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 4.1 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included *
Size : 8mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : Quite a sweet little O'Briens Creek blue topaz cut in a design that I think resembles an acorn. I think its a very elegant, classic design and would suit a solitare style ring setting. The blue colour is very good.

* There is a very fine silvery spider-web strand style inclusion. It sort of looks like a spider-web strand that has dew droplets on it at dawn. It does not detract from the overall appearance of the stone.

Natural Blue Topaz, Acorn, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #120
Natural Blue Topaz, Acorn, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #120
Natural Blue Topaz, Acorn, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #120
Natural Blue Topaz, Acorn, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #120
Natural Blue Topaz, Acorn, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #120
Natural Blue Topaz, Acorn, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #120
Natural Blue Topaz, Acorn, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #120

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #117

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #117
Design : Phi Flower Dome (Doug Menadue)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 8.2 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included *
Size : 12mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A very nice O'Briens Creek blue topaz cut in my 161 faceted Phi Flower Dome design. This design almost does my head in when cutting it... its a very challenging cut.

* There are some small veils on one side nead the girdle/pavilion but nothing that detracts from the overall appearance of the stone... the veils are very hard to see.

Natural Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #117
Natural Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #117
Natural Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #117
Natural Blue Topaz, Phi Flower Dome, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #117

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #116

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #116
Design : Mock Check Square (Jeff Graham)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 6.1 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included *
Size : 10mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a very fine O'Briens Creek topaz. It is however not very blue, quite pale actually but works exceptionally well in this modern check design.

* There are several very very fine silvery needles in this gemstone and are almost impossible to see. Other then this the gemstone is eye clean.

Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #116
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #116
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #116

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #118

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #118
Design : Mock Check Square (Jeff Graham)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 1.5 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included *
Size : 6mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A smaller sized O'Briens Creek light blue topaz.

* There is a very fine silvery needle in this gemstone, other then that the gemstone is eye clean.

Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #118
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #118
Natural Blue Topaz, Mock Check Square, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #118

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Brilliant Marquise, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #107

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #107
Design : Brilliant Marquise (Jeff Graham)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 8.64 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 12mm x 17.5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a very elegant and eye-catching gemstone. It is cut from the same topaz crystal as #106. It is much bluer then its sibling with a very strong blue colour zone running across the stone from tip to tip. It has the same playful nature as its sibling and I really do want to see them kept together... they wonderfully complement each other.
Natural Blue Topaz, Brilliant Marquise, #107
Natural Blue Topaz, Brilliant Marquise, #107
Natural Blue Topaz, Brilliant Marquise, #107
Natural Blue Topaz, Brilliant Marquise, #107

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia, #106

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #106
Design : Signature #3 (Jeff Graham)
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 4.75 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 8mm x 10.6mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a delightful and playful gemstone. It is cut from the same topaz crystal as #107 and I am selling them as a matched set only. It is predominately silvery clear with a blue colour zone in the middle on one side. I have indicated the colour zone in one of the pictures if you want to see it. This actually gives it a very unique and playful nature. The blue is reflected into the opposite corners and creates a kind of "V" colour effect. When you tilt the stone around the blue patches flash and chase each other around the stone. It brings a smile to my face to see.
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, #106
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, #106
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, #106
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, #106
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, #106
Natural Blue Topaz, Signature #3, #106

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #132

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #132
Design : Asscher Cut
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 3.3 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 8mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a VERY nicely cut natural blue topaz. The asscher cut design is quite old, dating back to the very early 1900's. Initially it was designed for diamonds and suits topaz perfectly! The geometric design shows up very clearly in this stone and is quite an eye catching gem.
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #132
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #132
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #132
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #132
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #132
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #132
Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #132

 
Blue Topaz, Signature #3, #49

Stone : Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #49
Design : Signature #3 (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Irradiated
Weight : 6.61 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 12mm X 9mm X 7.5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A very brilliant blue topaz cut in a barion cushion design.
Blue Topaz, Signature #3, #49
Blue Topaz, Signature #3, #49
Blue Topaz, Signature #3, #49

 
Natural Blue Topaz, Acorn, , #133

Stone : Natural Blue Topaz
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #133
Design : Acorn (Doug Menadue)
Treatments : None
Weight : 4.26 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included *
Size : 8mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A lovely natural blue topaz cut in my Acorn design. This stone would suit a beautiful solitare ring setting.

* There are some very fine silver needles at one point need the girdle and what appears to be a minor veil. These are not noticable face up and do not detract from the overall appearance of the gemstone.

Natural Blue Topaz, Acorn, , #133
Natural Blue Topaz, Acorn, , #133
Natural Blue Topaz, Acorn, , #133
Natural Blue Topaz, Acorn, , #133
Natural Blue Topaz, Acorn, , #133

 

 

 

 

 

 

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