Citrine Gemstones

Citrine gemstone (also known as success stone, gold topaz, or Madeira or Spanish topaz) is birthstone for the month of November, whereas it has very little in common with the higher-quality gemstone topaz - except for a few nuances of colour.Except citrine, diamond and sapphire may be yellow but more expensive than citrine. A tourmaline or chrysoberyl gemstone tend toward green somewhat, a golden beryl. However, the citrine fulfils everyone's colour wishes, from lemon yellow to reddish brown.Citrine (gemstone of accomplishment) that encourages abundance and wealth, also referred to as the "merchant's gemstone" because shopkeepers and merchants long ago use to place Citrine in their cash drawers to bring in money. Citrine also promotes generosity, leading those who benefit from its powers to share their wealth with others.

The citrine, member of the large quartz family (have multitude of colours), offers all gemstone lovers almost everything in terms of adornment and decoration.Citrine name is drived from lemon color (yellow), although the most sought-after stones have a clear, radiant yellowish to brownish red. On the Mohs scale of hardness, these stones, like all quartz, rank a 7. This means they are quite durable and are great for every day wear. Cleaning them is also fairly simply. Like golden Rhine wine or sparkling Madeira, heavy and sweet, citrine jewelry shimmers and brings a hint of sunshine to those dull November days.Citrine is actually Amethyst or Smoky Quartz that has been heated to active the ferric impurities that give its yellow color. Natural Citrines are usually pale in color, while Citrines produced by heating Amethyst or Smoky Quartz crystals tend to have a more reddish or orange cast to them.

Citrine gemstones offers a variety of hues to appeal to all tastes. Brighten up your fall or summer wardrobe with a brilliant yellow citrine bracelet or earrings.

Care :
Do no clean your citrine gemstone with soap, ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaners or acetone. Their substance may cause damage to the stone lively brilliance.

How to Clean :
Clean your citrine gemstone by using room temperature running water and a soft toothbrush: brush repeatedly on the citrine to remove accumulations of dirt. Use a mild soap like hand soap or Woolite. You will see that the citrine begin to sparkle like new and the citrine will brighten.