Stardew Valley’sdeep and dangerous minesare home to a diverse collection of minerals and gemstones. Each of these gems has its own unique charm and uses. Among these precious treasures,Topazstands out as a popular gem sought after by beginner and seasoned players.
Topaz is a fairly common bright yellow-colored stone that’s prized for its beauty. It is one of the eight gems that players can discover while mining inStardew Valley. Topaz can bedonated to Gunther at the Museumfor rewards. This guide comprises everything players need to know about finding Topaz inStardew Valley.
Updated July 13, 2025, by Artur Novichenko:Even though Topaz is a fairly common mineral in Stardew Valley, it is still valued for its beauty. So if you want to gift it, most characters will like Topaz. The exceptions are Pierre, Linus, and Leah, who dislike this mineral.
Where to Find Topaz in Stardew Valley
Players need Topaz to complete several quests and bundles. Thankfully, there are a few different ways they can get their hands on this gemstone in the game.
Topaz Nodes
Topaz Nodes are commonly available onany floorof the Mines. Players can even find them inside the Skull Cavern and Quarry. To get Topaz, all players have to do is break these nodes with a Pickaxe.
Gem Nodes
Alternatively, players can break Gem Nodes that can easily be found onall floorsof the Mines. These purple-looking rocks contain all kinds of precious gemstones, such as Topaz, Ruby, Emerald, Amethyst, Jade, or Aquamarine.
Gem nodes are alsofound in the Skull Cavern, Quarry, and Volcano Dungeon. The chances of a player finding Gem Nodes increase based on their Daily Luck and Mining Skill Level.
Monster Drops
Topaz can also be obtained by killing monsters, namely theDwarvish Sentry. This dangerous enemy is found in the Volcano Dungeon and has a10% chanceof dropping a Topaz stone when killed.
Fishing Treasure Chests
There is a4%chance for players to find1-4 Topazstones insideFishing Treasure Chests. However, they must have aFishing Level 2+and must fish in a Fishing Zone of2 or lessvalue.
Panning
InStardew Valley, a Copper Pan is used to collect ores and gather rare gems from different water bodies. There is a1.6% chancefor players to find Topaz by panning. They can increase their chance of finding this gem by consuming differentfood buffs.
Garbage Cans
Interestingly, players can sometimes find Topaz in different Garbage Cans placed all around Pelican Town. However, this method is entirely random and isn’t a reliable source for obtaining the gem. To search inside a garbage can, players simply need to right-click on it.
How to Use Topaz
Topaz is also one of the options for completing the Treasure Hunter’s Bundle. Also, you can throw it into the forge to increase the defense of your weapons. At the same time, players who prefer to organize their wardrobe can use Topaz with the Sewing Machine and sew a unique Shirt.
Also, you should not forget about quests. Some of them strictly require Topaz inStardew Valley, while others can do the same with some probability. Here are all the quests for which you may need this yellow mineral:
Minerals inStardew Valleyare valuable resources. Therefore, even common Topaz will help you in creating friendly relations with the inhabitants. It is also useful for completing quests, so we have added all the ways to use the mineral to this guide.
