| This unique gemstone is commonly confused with | | | | expensive it is. |
| topaz and erroneously referred to as gold topaz. | | | | History and Healing |
| The truth is they are completely different and the | | | | Affordability as well as the enticing color may |
| only thing they share is a similar yellow hue. | | | | have played a role in its popularity during the 40s. |
| What exactly is citrine then? | | | | These were tough times and a little bit of beauty |
| While natural stones are rare, they do exist when | | | | went a long way. Citrine jewelry was very |
| iron mixes in to the silicon dioxide composition. | | | | popular either alone in clustered with other colored |
| However, a majority of the market grade | | | | gemstones like peridot. Brooches and rings were |
| gemstones began their lives as amethyst or | | | | particularly common and are now retro-trendy. |
| smoky quartz. In the mid-1700s, it was | | | | As for mystical or healing properties, it is believed |
| discovered that heating these stones produced a | | | | that the stone will protect the wearer from |
| yellow color and depending on the level of heat, | | | | negativity. It is also supposed to bring about |
| different shades were created. | | | | prosperity and hope. As for health, it aids in |
| The origins of the gemstone | | | | correcting stomach problems as well as circulatory |
| The biggest supply of natural stone comes from | | | | issues. An interesting benefit a citrine pendant is |
| Brazil. But Spain, Scotland, Argentina, Namibia and | | | | supposed to provide is protection against snake |
| Myanmar also have natural deposits. Since | | | | venom. |
| amethyst and smoky quartz are a source for | | | | Caring for citrine gemstones |
| citrine jewelry, anywhere these are mined are | | | | On the Mohs scale of hardness, these stones, like |
| also a supply source. | | | | all quartz, rank a 7. This means they are quite |
| Stone quality | | | | durable and are great for every day wear. |
| The most valuable color is burnt-orange and the | | | | Cleaning them is also fairly simply. Soak them in |
| most popular is a slightly lighter yellow with a hint | | | | warm water with a gentle cleaner and scrub with |
| of orange. It should be easy to find a citrine | | | | a toothbrush. Because extreme temperatures |
| necklace free of inclusions. Typically, only the clear | | | | cause color changes, avoid exposure to high heat. |
| stones are cut into facets. If there are inclusions, | | | | Do not clean in an ultrasonic machine or use a |
| they are used in different cuts that reduce their | | | | steamer. These use hot water and agitation that |
| visibility. | | | | could damage the stone. |
| Facets should be cut to maximize the sunny | | | | This is a versatile gemstone that looks great in |
| brilliance of the stone. If the center appears hazy | | | | any jewelry setting. There are very few |
| or dull, the light is passing through instead of | | | | gemstones that represent the color yellow and |
| reflected off the cuts and back to you. Stones of | | | | this one offers a variety of hues to appeal to all |
| a large size are also easy to come by. Of course, | | | | tastes. Brighten up your fall or summer wardrobe |
| like any stone, the larger the carat the more | | | | with a brilliant yellow citrine bracelet or earrings. |