Citrine is one of November’s designated stone and ever since ancient times this birthstone was though to be beneficial to the wearer. How so? Well, it was even thought that this yellow beautiful stone would somehow ward away any snake venom. That’s a bit hard to believe today I guess…

In modern days, apart from symbolic and curative acceptance, we believe that citrine makes wonderfully crafted jewelry. Everyone agrees and I personally think that Citrine is the most representative stone for November. Its color ranges from very light yellow to exquisite brown just like the fall color palette – very natural indeed.

There are not many yellow gemstones in the world and if one finds one, you can be sure it most likely will be expensive! Real and natural Citrine is very rare and this makes it very valuable. Hoping you are now curious about this warm colored stone and the jewelry that can be crafted from it, I give you just a small taste: Citrine Dangling Earrings – as a reminder for this week that we are celebrating Autumn’s beauty throughout jewelry!

Engagement rings bear witness for the moment when a man and women decide to become man and wife. The engagement ring is an embodiment of their devotion and their promise to lead their lives together henceforth.

Engagement rings are the symbol of passion and commitment that couples feel for each other. The patterns and designs used in the engagement rings have changed through ages.

At first, diamond solitaires were the way of proposing to the bride to be. A single stone diamond ring was the proof of marital intention. Yet nowadays, colored gemstones have taken soliatire diamond’s  place: citrine, emerald, ruby or tanzanite.

Antique rings have made a strong come back. Due to the classical look they’ve become the trendiest accessories of all with floral motifs and extensive engravings.

Platinum jewelry has become widely popular because this  precious metal has the property to  enhance the effect of the diamonds. The modern couples flaunt their love with expensive engagement rings and declare their love in style.

According to the western tradition, engagement rings are worn on the left hand ring finger of a woman. In the modern era, after the bride-to-be accepts the marriage proposal, the prospective groom gifts the engagement ring her in a romantic moment . It stands for the formal bond of marriage that will surley happen in the future.

As the tastes of the people has evolved down the ages, the designs, patterns and metals used in the engagement rings have changed according to the popular tastes through the ages.

From bridela.com

Engagement rings are now made of various materials. Rare metals such as gold, platinum, sterling silver, titanium, palladium are commonly used to make engagement rings.

Diamond engagement ring

Diamonds are always a woman’s best friend and the tradition of proposing to a lady with a diamond solitaire has been in existence for years now.

Citrine a form of Quartz Stone

Citrine is a form of quartz stone that is normally ranges from shade of brown to yellow & happens to be the most valuable of available quartz gemstones. It is commonly used gemstone is necklaces & rings setting. Citrine is a combination of quartz & ferric iron; it can also be manufactured artificially from other gemstones.

How Citrine forms

In natural conditions, it is of yellow or orange in color & is of lighter shade in comparison to heat-treated stones which turn orange-brown or reddish-brown. Mostly the citrines sold to public are amethysts which have been heat treated. Sometimes the crystals in amethyst deposits by natural means of heating are change to citrine minerals of brown variety. Citrine is also produced by heat treatment of smoky quartz.

Chemical Composition

Chemical composition of Citrine is silicon dioxide & has a hexagonal structure, visible as clusters of pyramids based on a geode. The crystals can be translucent or transparent but the basal cleavage is indiscernible with specific gravity of 2.6-2.7.

History & Availability

Citrine is commonly found in Brazil, Ural Mountains in Russia, Minas Gerais, Dauphine & Madagascar but most of the Citrine is manufactured by heat treatment instead of natural means.

In ancient times it was used as an amulet for protecting the wearer from evil thoughts & snake’s venom. It is also one of the two birthstones for the month of November.

Naturally occurring Citrines

Naturally, citrines are usually pale yellow but specimens which are heated have reddish or orange shades. Normally Citrine starts out as amethyst then changes to Citrine because of heat emission by magnetic bodies. The Citrine can be changed back to a purple shade using the process of beta radiation.

Citrine is very popularly used in jewelry creation. Its vivid colors, lightness, transparency add to its popularity. They look best when hung free like drops in earrings rather than being set in-between. Go ahead pick those glistening citrine jewelry and add sparkle to your jewelry collection.

Did you know?

• Citrine, the November birthstone, is a variety of quartz ranging in colors of yellow, yellow-brown, orange, dark orange-brown, reddish-brown.
  

  Citrine

• Most citrine on the market today is actually heat-treated amethyst because natural citrine is found only in large quartz deposits in small amounts.
• Citrine is a 7.0 on the Mohs scale.
• A popular gemstone on the market is a mixture of half amethyst and half citrine and is given the name ametrine.
  

  Ametrine

• Citrine is oftenly confused with the more expensive orange-yellow topaz and is at times sold as topaz by unfair dealers.
• Citrine is believed to increase the creativity and the feelings of joy.
• Its name comes from an old French word for lemon: “citrin”.
• Citrine is mined mainly in Brazil, but also found in Bolivia and some parts of Africa.
• Citrines come in vivid yellows and oranges, and also the unusual and extremely popular “madeira red.”
  

  Madeira red citrine

• People carried citrine as a protective talisman against the plague, bad skin and evil thoughts.
• It was used also as a charm against snake bytes and venom.
• Yellow and orange colors of the citrine gemstone were said to protect from dangers when traveling, to send away evil, and to keep safe from sickness.
  

  Citrine

• It is still used by healing practitioners to remove toxins from the body and to treat muscular disorders, as well as help stimulate healing in general.
• It is said that wearing citrine will improve memory, make you feel more optimistic, and give you more energy in everything you do.
• The magnetic powers of citrine are believed to relieve depression, fear, and give you the confidence that you need to continue with success in your life.
• Known as the “Merchant’s Stone’, if citrine is placed in a cash drawer it is known to work like a magnet for sales.
• It is the anniversary stone for the 13th year of marriage.
  

  November birthstone

Autumn jewelry is romantic jewelry, a little nostalgic but definitely refines, smooth, gold and bronze colors, highlighted by colored gemstones. I’m putting forward the lovely autumn birthstones of intense blue, green and darker tones of yellow from sapphires, tourmaline, topaz and citrine jewelry. You can buy them for yourself or as presents for birthdays coming up this autumn.