November Birthstone: Citrine
The birthstone for November is citrine, prized for its stunning yellow and orange colors.
It has a soothing energy and is known to bring wealth and warmth to the wearer.
Citrine has been a popular gemstone since ancient times and has a history of sharing a misunderstood identity with topaz, another November birthstone. Here are 5 of our favorite facts about Citrine:
This November birthstone is a clear yellow to brownish-orange variant of quartz that has been used in jewelry for thousands of years.
Citrine is believed to have the same energy as topaz. Citrine birthstone is believed to soothe tempers and keep the wearer calm.
Rock crystal ornaments carved by the ancient Greeks sparkle like permafrost. The Pope wore a ring set with a huge purple amethyst, and there is a history of using citrine in Roman jewelry.
Citrine has been particularly common in colorful Scottish jewelry since the Victorian era.
It is said that the English word citrine of citrine is derived from the French word lemon (citron) and is a commemorative stone for the thirteenth wedding anniversary.
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