Citrine ring made of silver set with a faceted citrine
from our own hands.
Citrine is a variety of the mineral quartz, which is known for its yellow color. It is a transparent to translucent gemstone that occurs in various shades of yellow, from pale yellow to an intense golden yellow. The color of citrine is caused by traces of iron in the crystal structure.
In terms of its properties and uses, citrine and other quartz varieties such as amethyst and smoky quartz are found. It is commonly used in jewelry making, either as a cut gemstone in rings, pendants, earrings and bracelets or as a raw crystal in various decorative applications.
Citrine is often associated with prosperity, success and positive energy, which leads to its frequent use in esotericism and alternative medicine. Some believe that citrine promotes emotional balance, increases creativity and transforms negative energies.
In mineralogy and geology, citrine is considered ONE of the many color variants of quartz and is anonymized accordingly. It is a widely distributed mineral and is mined in various regions of the world, including Brazil, Madagascar, Russia and the USA.
