{"product_id":"2003-barbie-the-birthstone-collection-november-topaz-doll-nrfb","title":"2003 – Barbie – The Birthstone Collection – November Topaz – NRFB","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTopaz Has Been November's Birthstone Since the Medieval Period — When It Was Believed to Cool Tempers and Dissolve Enchantments\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNovember Topaz Barbie is from Mattel's 2003 Birthstone Collection — twelve dolls, one per month, each with a colour-matched gown and a pendant that, in this case, is not a plastic approximation but an actual Swarovski crystal. The medieval tradition of assigning stones to birth months goes back at least to the 5th century, and topaz specifically was believed to cool hot tempers and break enchantments — a lot to ask of a stone, but a reasonable gift for anyone born in November. The doll wears a floor-length mermaid gown in deep amber-gold glitter with a champagne chiffon wrap draped from the shoulders, the crystal topaz pendant at the throat, and long strawberry-blonde hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Swarovski decision — in an era of plastic-everything — was a small act of quality that collectors noticed immediately and that distinguishes the Birthstone Collection from the broader early-2000s Barbie Collector output. The twelve-doll set covers the full year: January Garnet to December Blue Topaz, each with a certificate of authenticity and doll stand. November sits in the warm amber middle of the colour run, between October's rose pink and December's cool blue, and is among the more visually striking entries in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mattel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel #:\u003c\/strong\u003e C5329\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelody Likes box condition grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/4504\/6718\/files\/MelodyLikes-Doll-Box-Condition-Guide_05303af8-20b2-4137-8091-87f3c51d9668.png?v=1773150063\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView our box condition guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mattel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47643700101310,"sku":"BARBIE-2003-THEBIRTH-NOVEMBER-DOLL0001","price":145.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/4504\/6718\/files\/2003-barbie-the-birthstone-collection-november-topaz-doll-nrfb-front.jpg?v=1781573378","url":"https:\/\/melodylikes.com\/products\/2003-barbie-the-birthstone-collection-november-topaz-doll-nrfb","provider":"Melody Likes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}