Citrine

Citrine is any quartz crystal with golden yellow or orange in color.

Citrine is actually quite rare gemstones in nature. However, citrine is still affordable. Its name derived from French name for lemon, “citron”. Aside from common juicy lemon color, there is a range of colors that can be called as citrine. Citrine colors include yellow, gold to orange brown shades of transparent quartz. The darker, orange colors of citrine, sometimes called with distinct name – Madeira citrine, after the color of the wine, has broadly recognized as the most valued color in modern times

In ancient times, citrine was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts. Today, with its affordability, Citrine is popular as a gemstone for jewelry. Many people prefer the brilliant lemony shades which mix better with pastel colors in fashions. In general, citrine is less expensive than amethyst. It is also available in a wide range of calibrated sizes and shapes.

Although you may hear citrine referred to as topaz quartz, that categorization is somehow incorrect. This name was used in the past in reference to the color, which is sometimes similar to the color of topaz. Since topaz is a separate mineral, this type of name can be confusing and should not be used. However, citrine is considered an alternative to topaz as the birthstone for November.

Since most citrine on the market started its life as amethyst which was heated to turn its color to gold, citrine jewelry, as well as amethyst jewelry, should be kept away from prolonged exposure to strong light or heat. With this precaution, citrine jewelry will last for a long times.

Citrine could be an option to accompany an extra-vagant fashion. Casual look seems unmatched with the luxury image of citrine.