Citrine - CTR7

The warm tones of Citrine are the perfect complement to the rich, earthy colors of fall and winter fashions. The gemstone’s mellow hues of cinnamon, umber and golden yellow exude the warmth of a glowing fire. These colors make Citrine an ideal accessory for the deep, saturated earth tones of fall fashion, particularly Pantone’s top fall and winter colors: warm taupe, spicy mustard and potter’s clay. Such warm neutrals look best with yellow or rose gold, as does Citrine.

Citrine is one of many varieties of the mineral Quartz, which is available in more colors than any other mineral – Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz, Aventurine and Praseolite are among the other varieties used in jewelry and are all identifiable by their color. Citrine is the most common Quartz gem. It takes its name from the French word for lemon, even though the most prized Citrines are more brownish red or reddish orange. The color comes from traces of iron.

Natural Citrine can be found in the Ural Mountains of Russia and in Madagascar. Most Citrine – that is, heat-treated Amethyst – comes from Brazil.

Among the ancients and the mystics, Citrine is said to protect against snake venom, evil thoughts and heartache. It is thought to carry the power and energy of the sun and will not absorb negative energy. In addition to be the birthstone for November, it is also the gemstone of the 13th wedding anniversary.