Citrine: Stone of Success

There is a gemstone that is known to bring about good fortune to anyone. It is said to attract money especially through sales. Some believe that this gemstone increases the chances of finding one’s love or finding the person one is fated to marry. It is also believed to improve the performance of students at school and boost effective healing. This magnificent gemstone is called Citrine which is also known as the “Stone of Success.”

Citrine has been considered as a gemstone and used as jewelry for ages. During the Biblical times, the High Priest had to wear a breastplate over his heart that is engraved with 12 stones to represent the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 apostles whenever he is in the presence of the Lord, and there are scholars who believe that the tenth stone among the twelve is citrine. Likewise, the Romans, during the first century AD, used citrine gemstones in making intaglio which is one of their most loved jewelry with pieces that include elegant necklaces.

Famous people have been seen with citrine jewelry throughout time. In the 18^th century, Queen Victoria of England was very much fascinated with citrine jewelry like stunning citrine necklaces. She has initiated the wearing of citrine gemstones with style. And in the 19^th century, citrine jewelry has been made for big Hollywood stars, namely, Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford.

Citrine is a colored variety of quartz. The name comes from the Latin word “citrina” which means “yellow.” Its colors are ranging from pale yellow to gold to brownish orange. When the size of citrine is bigger, it is more golden. And Madeira citrine which is in dark orange color has been the most valuable.  However, nowadays more individuals are drawn to the bright lemony shades of citrine jewelry.

In Mohs scale of mineral hardness, citrine has a hardness of 7 which makes it resilient to scratches. This durable gemstone, in the contemporary time, is being cut into large sizes in cubic manner for necklaces and other jewelry to amplify its looks of extravagance.

Citrine gemstones are being mined and turned into necklaces, earrings and other jewelry in several places in the world. These places include Spain, Scotland, Hungary, Brazil, Bolivia, Sri Lanka and many African countries. Among these countries, Brazil is known to produce citrine of superior quality from the country’s mines in Rio Grande do Sul.

Citrine jewelry like necklaces is primarily given for the 17^th year of marriage because this kind of gemstone is believed to have cleansing and regenerating properties. In addition to that this gemstone is believed to generally enhance self-esteem.

Citrine necklaces are also one of the best gifts to be given to a person born in the month of November for it is their birthstone.  The beauty of citrine jewelry, especially in a necklace, reflects the magnificence of the planet Jupiter which dominates the night sky during this month.

The person wearing citrine jewelry will most likely stand out in a crowd because of the gemstone’s allure. Like the planet Jupiter, a big yellow citrine necklace has a beauty that dominates.

In the entirety of all the aspects attributed to the wonderful gemstone, Citrine, it is without a doubt, marvelous and captivating.