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.
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.
If you are intrigued about the History of Birthstones you can refer to our guide here.
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