22860000 22860000 (`@````````` 266 263 5 110185200 110185200 Text Box:     Many people have come to know and love this stone under the name gold topaz, or Madeira or Spanish topaz, although in actual fact it has very little in common with the higher-quality gemstone topaz - except for a few nuances of color. Thus the history of the citrine is closely interwoven with that of the topaz, and coincides with it completely when it comes to the interpretation of alleged miraculous powers. However, the citrine is a member of the large quartz family, a family which, with its multitude of colors and very various structures, offers gemstone lovers almost everything their hearts desire in terms of adornment and decoration, from absolutely clear rock crystal to black onyx. And it does so at prices which are by no means unaffordable. The name is derived from the color - the yellow of the lemon - , although the most sought-after stones have a clear, radiant yellowish to brownish red. Like all crystal quartzes, the citrine has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and is thus, to a large extent, insensitive to scratches. It won't immediately take offence at being knocked about either, since its cleavage properties are non-existent. Even if their refractive index is relatively low, the yellow stones have just that mellow, warm tone that seems to have captured the last glow of autumn. Like golden Rhine wine or sparkling Madeira, heavy and sweet, citrine jewelry shimmers and brings a hint of sunshine to those dull November days.   The entire Citrine story

Text Box: Citrine origin and Lore

Text Box: Citrine Facts ¨ Hardness: 7.0 ¨ Color: Pale yellow to deep orange/golden ¨ Durability: Fairly durable and tough ¨ Availability: Plentiful in all colors and shades. ¨ Largest Citrine found weighed over 1000 pounds ¨ Citrine is the substitute birthstone for November. ¨ Stone for the 13th wedding anniversary ¨ Citrine, Amethyst, Smokey and Rose Quartz are all belong to the same family. ¨ Most Citrine is actually heat treated Amethyst. ¨ Ancients believed that Citrine could dispel sadness, anger and nocturnal fears  

 

Text Box: Citrine Information


  In mysticism, the topaz is attributed with a cooling, styptic and appetizing effect. It is said to dispel sadness, anger and nocturnal fears, to warn its wearer of poisons and protect him or her from sudden death. It is reputed to make men handsome and intelligent and sterile women fertile and happy. However, it is probably better not to rely too much on its magical powers, since it was also claimed that you could immerse your hand in boiling water after a topaz had been thrown into it and retract it again unharmed!

 

 

iner's Den Home