Blue Topaz Radioactivity

LagunaMom My Profile Registered User : offline Joined: 01-14-02 Posts: 221 Years: My Karma Power: 49 Points: 10	Blue Topaz Radioactivity Post#1 @ 09-26-10 , 11:28 PM My son just bought a beautiful 9mm blue topaz cushion ring at Costco for his intended fiance. On the way out, I just remembered about the radioactivity concern. He said he didn't think it would be as much as a cell phone. What is the current situation with this? Should he get it checked? If so, who could do it? Thanks.

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Re: Blue Topaz Radioactivity

Post#2 @ 09-27-10 , 08:44 AM

Just found this from the Jewelers Vigilance Committee of the American Gem Trade Association:

Is it dangerous to wear blue topaz?
No. The NRC has no indication that wearing irradiated gemstones can be harmful. There have been no reported
cases of anyone being harmed by wearing irradiated gemstones. From a safety standpoint, there is no reason
to stop wearing blue topaz or any other irradiated gems. There is no reason to believe blue topaz or any other
irradiated gemstone poses any health risk. The NRC has not advised, requested or ordered any retailers or distributors
to stop selling irradiated gemstones.

TheRockHugger My Profile Registered User : offline Joined: 09-28-10 Posts: 14 Years: My Karma Power: 0 Points: 10	Re: Blue Topaz Radioactivity Post#3 @ 09-28-10 , 12:16 AM Hey there stranger! I wouldn't worry about wearing blue topaz. There was a scare years ago, but there havnt been any problems in a while.

BeadMe My Profile Registered User : offline Joined: 03-25-10 Posts: 252 Years: My Karma Power: 55 Points: 4010	Re: Blue Topaz Radioactivity Post#4 @ 10-02-10 , 09:09 AM Hi LagunaMom! You are so sweet! And she's a one lucky girl, you're a certified good future MIL. You heard it from the experts, there's nothing to fear! Enjoy!

angellee My Profile Registered User : offline Joined: 10-13-10 Posts: 5 Years: Last seen wearing: Cricket My Karma Power: 0 Points: 10	Re: Blue Topaz Radioactivity Post#5 @ 10-13-10 , 12:50 PM Exactly LagunaMom, there is no need to scare, you can wear this blue topaz.This was the past days when people believe in all these kinds stuff. You can wear this now without any hesitation.

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