Wow!  Somebody turn the A/C on...This stone is HOT!!!

Measuring 12x10 mm, it weighs a whopping 6 carats.  The mounting is a very pretty filigree basket, with filigreed upper shanks as well.  It's a good, solid mounting; 3.2 grams, and very sturdy.

I've been wondering for a while now what the "next big stone" is going to be, and I'm sure this is it.  Pink is hot this year, and this is the most blazing pink I have ever seen in my life!  It's not just pink -- this is pink with attitude!

It's a natural Silver Topaz, mined in Brazil, but they've treated the back of the stone in much the same manner (and by the same people) as the Mystic Fire Topaz I've sold on eBay for 7 years now.