Example Sentences

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Topazes, rubies, opals, garnets, pearls, and diamonds are to be seen here as large and as perfect as the world can produce.

From Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia by Ballou, Maturin Murray

Topazes of rare beauty are frequently obtained, and coal is both good and abundant.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 87, March, 1875 by Various

Topazes ran in a foamy stream Over the cover, the hands were studded With garnets, and seemed red roses, budded.

From Sword Blades and Poppy Seed by Lowell, Amy

Topazes of the golden glow that comes after a rain; diamonds of the white light of noon.

From The Master's Violin by Reed, Myrtle