Color
Compare pale yellow, golden, and deeper orange shades. The best choice is an attractive, balanced color that you enjoy wearing.
Citrine
Warm yellow, golden, and orange tones bring sunshine to a piece of jewelry.
Citrine is a variety of quartz. It offers a broad choice of shapes and sizes for those drawn to warmer colors.
- Mineral
- Quartz
- Birthstone
- November
- Mohs hardness
- 7
Natural color and treatment
Naturally colored citrine is relatively uncommon. Much of the citrine sold in jewelry is produced by heating amethyst. Treatment should be disclosed; a particular shade by itself does not prove whether a stone has been heated.
Learn more: GIA: Citrine
Choosing your citrine
Clarity and cut
Many citrines are eye-clean and available in larger sizes. Look for good light return and a shape that suits the design, along with any visible inclusions.
Learn more: GIA: qualities to consider
Care
Protect citrine from scratches, hard impacts, high heat, and sudden temperature changes. Prolonged intense light can fade some stones. Warm, soapy water is a good cleaning method. Avoid steam cleaning.
Learn more: GIA: care and cleaning
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