Citrine Gemstone

The beautiful Citrine, who's name originates from the word "citrus" due to its colour..

Citrine is a form of pale, translucent yellow quartz - ranging in colour from a light-yellow, brown-yellow to a red-yellow depending on the amount of iron present within the quartz. It is sometimes yellow with an orange tinge. It sometimes resembles pale smoky quartz.

Amethyst is a purple form of quartz.  The light-yellow citrine is quite rare and much of citrine seen today in jewellers is actually heat-treated amethyst.  

White Gold Citrine & Diamond Pendant 

Geography

The very best citrine is found in Spain, Brazil, Madagascar and Russia. 

Hardness

It is a fairly hard gemstone with a score of 7 on the Moh's Hardness Scale. Hence it is used extensively in jewellery as an everyday gemstone as it can withstand everyday wear. 

Silver Citrine & Diamond Heart Stud Earrings 

Birthstone

Citrine is one of the birthstones for November, along with Topaz. 

Metaphysical Qualities

Believed to be restful and warming, like the colour of sunshine that it resembles. For this reason it is said to be helpful during the winter months.

Believed to not hold negative energy but to transmute it, for this reason it believed to raise your spirit and optimism.

Silver Lemon Citrine Oval Pendant 

It is said to support the lower chakra's and book personal power and confidence.

It was called the "merchant's stone" or the "money stone" due to the success it was believed to entice. 

Silver Oval Citrine Ring

Uses in History

Favoured by the clergy - many Roman priests wore citrine in their rings. It was used extensively in Scotland and used to adorn swords and such as it was believe to offer protection. 

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