Topaz has ever been a popular in jewellery and its name derives from the sanskrit word for fire. It comes mostly in a colorless gemstone but other more frequent varieties are in a pale sparkling blue, similar to aquamarine. It also can be found in a wide range of other colors and is one of the silicate gemstones. It is one of the pleochroic gemstones and as such will transform in color when viewed from varying angles. It is known as being symbolic of affection as well as promoting long life and good fortune.