November babies are extra lucky because they have two gorgeous birthstones to choose from: topaz and citrine. Let's take a look at the sunny gemstone known as citrine!
What is it?
Citrine is a semi-precious gemstone that is a variety of quartz. It is transparent, and is found in a warm spectrum of colours from pale to deep golden yellow, to orange and even brown-ish orange. Because of its colouration, it has often been confused with topaz.
This handcrafted pendant features warm yellow citrine chips on the branches of a hand-wrapped silver tree. It is hung on an 18" nickel-free, silver-plated chain. As each tree pendant is made from free-form gemstone chips, yours will differ slightly from the photo and be completely unique to you! A perfect gift for a nature lover, a fan of the fall, and especially your favourite November baby, as citrine is the birthstone for November.
In Celtic mythology, the Tree of Life is depicted as an oak tree, which are strong, sturdy, and long-lived. It was seen as a symbol of nature creating balance and harmony in the world, a meeting point where the earth meets the sky, or between the world we know and the one we can’t see.
★ Handcrafted
★ Genuine Citrine gemstone beads
★ Silver plated chain
★ Made in Canada
★ Materials: Citrine chip beads; silver plated wire, silver plated chain and clasp
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Where is it found?
Natural citrine is most commonly found in Bolivia, Madagascar, Mexico, Spain, and Uruguay. They often occur in similar locations as smoky quartz.
Natural citrine, however, is rare. Often, citrines are a result of applying heat treatment to amethyst, which changes its colour from purple to yellow.
Historical significance
Citrine talismans have been found in ancient Egyptian sites. Ancient Romans commonly used citrine intaglio carvings and in signet rings.
Queen Victoria particularly liked citrine, and it was used to decorate her Balmoral residence. Thanks to both her love of citrine and of Scotland, brooches and kilt pins using citrine became quite popular.
Citrine was also popular during the 1930's and 40's Art Deco movement, where citrine adorned clothing, jewelry, and household objects.
Citrine necklace featuring handcut citrine teardrops strung with white pearls and silver accent beads.
Fun facts!
* The gemstone citrine is named after the Old French word "citrin", meaning lemon-coloured.
* Citrines will slowly get paler over time under UV light.
* In lore, citrine is considered to protect the wearer from negativity.
* Certain cultures referred to citrine as the "Merchant's stone" or the "money stone", because of it's golden colour and the belief that it could bring prosperity.
* The world's largest faceted citrine, the Malaga Citrine, comes from Brazil, and weighs in at a whopping 20,200 carats!
Wear these stunning citrine dangle earrings and have the warm glow of the sun next to you all day.
These beautiful gemstone earrings feature hand-carved citrines cut in a diamond shape, expertly linked with gold-plated wire.
A perfect gift for your favourite November baby, since citrine is November's birthstone! Also a terrific gift for anyone who needs a little more sunshine in their style.
★ Handcrafted
★ Genuine citrine gemstone beads
★ Gold plated ear wires
★ Made in Canada
★ Materials: Citrine beads; gold plated ear wires, gold plated findings.
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Care tips
Citrine is a fairly durable stone, rating 7 on the Mohs hardness scale like all quartz varieties. Citrines can be safely cleaned with warm, soapy water and don't require any special cleansers.
Check out our article and read up on the origins of birthstones with a full list of the modern birthstones!