Stone of the Month November: Sunny Citrines

The Citrine comes in a range of yellows varying from lemonade to a rich Madeira color. This gemstone, in all its shades, goes wonderfully with earth tones and makes a great gemstone to wear during the fall. Keep the Sun shining throughout the year with a Citrine. Citrines are unique stones. The nicest and largest citrine stones can be found on rings where your fingers can show off the beauitful stone and where light passes most easily and from many different angles. A gift of Citrine is symbolic for hope and strength. With its sunny brightness, this gemstone is ideal for helping anyone to get through the tough times in life!

Caring for Citrines
With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs’ scale, the citrine is a very tough gem. However, even super heroes have their weaknesses. It should be noted that citrines should be kept away from prolonged exposure to strong light or heat. If you keep this tip in mind your citrine will one day make a great family heirloom.

Alternate Birthstone
Yellow Topaz is an alternate gemstone for those born in November. It's golden color was believed by the Egyptians to be the glow cast by the sun god Ra. Yellow Topaz ranges in color from a peachy blush to a deep cognac. A gift of this gemstone is said to symbolize friendship and to strengthen one's capacity to give and receive love.