November - Citrine

November - Citrine

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Birthstones chart summary

November

Citrine

Citrine is the yellow to red-orange variety of crystalline quartz. Clever marketing and the rise of "earth tone" fashions have made this durable and readily available gem a popular modern birthstone in recent years.

  • Symbolism

    A cousin of amethyst, citrine is also part of the quartz family. Citrine is predominantly associated with healing and happiness. Whether you're having a stomach ache, suffering from insomnia, or just feeling stressed, citrines are thought to bring relief.

  • Color

    Citrines are famous for their warm orange and yellow hues, perhaps with some hints of brown. They can also come in large sizes. A notable proportion of citrines on the market come out of the ground as unimpressive amethysts or smokey quartzes. These stones are subsequently heated to enhance the yellow and orange colors.

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