Learn about Citrine

Origin of Citrine word
Citrine comes from a French name for Lemon, “Citron" as many citrines have the juicy color of the lemon. The name "Citrine” is termed as Citrin German, Topaciofalso Spanish, and Citrino Italian.

Color of the Citrine Gemstone
The color of the Citrine generally ranges from yellow to golden color and have the tinge of the orange brown
shades of transparent quartz. Citrine gives a bright color when blend with the properties of Silver. The orange color shade of the Citrine which is looks like the color of the wine is known as the “Madeira”. The most preferred color of today is the bright lemony shades.

Birthmonth and Anniversary of Citrine
Citrine is the symbol of prosperity and popularity considered as the 13th wedding anniversary. Citrine is the secondary stone for the month November as a replacement for Topaz. According to Western Astrology it symbolizes Gemini, Virgo and Libra whereas according to the Eastern Astrology it signifies Pisces and Sagittarius.  With numerical value of 6 it gives a positive result to those bearing the number.

Importance of Citrine Gemstone
Citrine the “Earth stone” is also known as “The Merchant Stone “ or the "Success Stone" is kept in a cash register to bring prosperity as if drawing money. Citrine “the Amethyst in disguise” is also known as the “Brazilian Topaz”.  Citrine was also used in the breastplate of the High Priest of old and is carried against the plague, skin problem, snake bites and evil thoughts.

Metaphysical Properties of Citrine Gemstone