The word "Topaz" originated in Sanskrit and means fire — the Egyptians also believed that topaz has fiery power because it is colored by the sun god Ra.

The Greeks believed that topaz had power to increase strength and to make its wearer invisible while the Romans believed it had power to improve eyesight. The Egyptians wore it as an amulet to protect them from injury.

Blue topaz is also known as the birthstone for those born in December