Lacquered Yellow Topaz Colored Rose with Gold Trim November BirthstoneBirthstone Month: November Topaz During the Middle Ages, carved topaz was thought to bring the wearer wealth, esteem, and special powers. Others believed that topaz rendered the wearer invisible. When kept under a pillow, topaz supposedly kept nightmares at bay. Those born in November are normally the life of the party. They love to have a good time and people just naturally gravitate toward them. November babies are lucky especially with finances.