Citrine is any quartz crystal or cluster that is yellow or orange in color. Although often cut as a gemstone, citrine is actually somewhat rare in nature. Most citrines on the market have been heat treated. Specimens of low grade, inexpensive amethyst or smoky quartz are often cooked at high temperatures to produce the more profitable orange yellow citrine. Citrine whose colors have been produced by artificial means tend to have much more of an orange or reddish caste than those found in nature, which are usually a pale yellow. Much of the natural citrine may have started out as amethyst but heat from nearby magmatic bodies may have caused the change to citrine.
On this page you will learn more about the magnificent gem that is Citrine and see beautiful gems and jewelry made with them.
Citrine Gems
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Properties of Citrine
# USES: Gemstone and ornamental stone.
# BIRTHSTONE FOR: November
# COLOR: various shades of yellow and orange.
# INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.544-1.553
# BIREFRINGENCE: 0.009
# HARDNESS: 7
# CLEAVAGE: none
# CRYSTAL SYSTEM: trigonal
Stunning Citrine Rings
14K Yellow Gold Genuine Round Citrine Ring
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1.68 cttw Genuine Citrine Ring - 14kt White Gold LIFETIME WARRANTY
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Citrine and Diamond Ring
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14K White Gold Genuine Square Citrine and Diamond Art Deco Ring
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Citrine Rings
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'Citrine' the yellow-orange colored transparent beautiful stone is the birthstone for people born in the month of November. Gorgeous Earrings
10k Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Earrings
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14k Yellow Gold Citrine Briolette Drop Earrings
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Faceted Pear Citrine Earrings
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Citrine Earrings
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Exquisite Citrine Pendants
10k Yellow Gold, November Birthstone, Citrine and Diamond Pear Shaped Pendant
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10k Yellow Gold, November Birthstone, Citrine and Diamond Pendant
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Yellow Gold Overlay Sterling Silver Citrine & Diamond Accent Butterfly Pendant, 18"
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Distinctively Pretty 0.75 cts Oval Checkerboard Citrine Diamond Pendant 14Kt Yellow Gold
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Citrine Pendants
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Beautiful Citrine Bracelets
7 1/3 Carat Citrine Sterling Silver Bracelet
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Sterling Silver Rolo Link w/Filigree Citrine Charm Bracelet 8"
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14K 22.85 CTW Citrine Bracelet
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Citrine Bracelets
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Citrine Crystal
Recommended Reading
Excellent Gemology Guides
The Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones From Cut and Color to Shape and Settings
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Gemstone Buying Guide, Second Edition: How to Evaluate, Identify, Select & Care for Colored Gems
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Citrine Gem Lots
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Buzz - What people are saying about Citrines
- Citrine's Blog: My Jade Stuff - Fob Accessories Part II
- It's time for an accessories post just for a change. I know many people say diamond is a girl's best friend, I personally think jade is more agreeable , while diamond all look the same. (For one thing, I can't tell how is it different ...
- Citrine's Blog: Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Your Skin Makeup
- There is not much color transfer and the foundation is rather long lasting, I left it on overnight to see if it would cost allergic reaction (yes, I am nut, don't try it at home, kids.) and it passed. Posted by Citrine at 11:00 AM ...
- Citrine's Blog: Barielle Date Knight
- It could work as a Christmas nail polish. Just like the other deep Barielle nail polish I have tried, Date Knight has that perfect consistency that's a dream to apply. The deep green is very shimmery yet the polish dries to a glossy ...
- Citrine's Blog: Clear lip gloss - A balm and a base.
- I probably have way too many tubes of clear lip gloss just like how I have way too many bottles of clear nail polish. Anyway, I never tossed any of those as they come in handy when I need good balm for my feeling lips during winter. ...
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- gmarlett gmarlett Aug 24, 2008 @ 11:59 am
- Excellent lens -very informative! Welcome to the Squidoo All-Stars Group.
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