Smoky Topaz Jewelry
What is Smoky Topaz? You may be surprised to learn it's just another name for Smoky Quartz! Genuine topaz does come in shades of brown, however it is not customary to call any of them "smoky". The term "smoky topaz" has a somewhat shady past - it was once used by unscrupulous jewelers to sell quartz jewelry at inflated prices. However since many people thought :"topaz" sounded more upscale than "quartz", the name stuck and is commonly used to this day to describe those dark brown stones we know and love..
We think smoky quartz is beautiful whatever you call it, but don't pay premium prices for jewelry labelled "smoky topaz" unless the overall quality of the piece warrants it!
