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Color Me Citrine - November's Birthstone - Kissed by the Sun

by on ‎11-03-2014 06:20 PM

Everywhere you look in the month of November you see the gorgeous warm shades of yellow, orange and red leaves falling to the ground. November’s birthstone Citrine does a marvelous job at capturing that warm fall feeling.


There are very few true yellow gemstones. The name citrine is derived from the French word "citron" meaning lemon. Lemony, brisk, zesty sunshine hues draw you in and give you that warm, cozy feeling. If you are drawn to canary diamonds, maybe citrines can warm your heart and captivate you with their hue - and of course their affordability! Smile  


Like these rings pictured below from left to right:  


1. Honora 9mm Pearl and Gemstone Bronze Ring


2. Judith Ripka Sterling Citrine Ring


3. 3.50 ct tw Citrine & Diamond Cut White Topaz Sterling Ring


4. Barbara Bixby Sterling and 18K MultiGem Ring - the garnet looked pretty in the photo but it comes in citrine too!  {#emotions_dlg.blush}


5. Simply Stacks Sterling and Citrine Sweet Flower Ring


6. Simply Stacks Sterling Cushion Cut Citrine Ring


7. Simply Stacks Sterling Citrine Band Ring


8. Honora Cultured Pearl 9.5mm & Gemstone Sterling Ring



Aren't they just gorgeous?!?!?  {#emotions_dlg.thumbup}


This gem rates a 7.0 on the Mohs hardness scale which makes it a very wearable and hardy stone. If properly taken care of, and kept from sharp blows or scratches, you citrine should last a lifetime.


Take a look at these two JAI by John Hardy pieces...all of that detail and craftsmanship in the Sukhothai Sterling and 14KT 5.55ct Pave' Gemstone Cuff and the matching ring !!!  They truly are signature pieces for November babies!



What was that?  Try them all on....don't mind if I do!!!!  {#emotions_dlg.lol}



You can clean these stones with almost any jewelry cleaner or even plain soap and water and a soft brush. Just make sure to dry thoroughly.


Citrines were a favorite gem used by the ancient Romans.  It also found favor with Hollywood starlets and was worn in huge carat weights by Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford during the Art Deco period.


Our Checkerboard Faceted Gemstone Stud Earring and our Judith Ripka Sterling Oval Earrings are not in those HUGE carat weights - but they are just right!



 



Citrine's color is thought to radiate positive energy. It is known as the 'success stone', since it is believed to promote prosperity and abundance, especially in situations involving business. Citrine has actually earned the nickname of 'the merchant's stone', owing to the fact that many businesses will keep citrine in their cash registers for good fortune.


Citrine is representative of loyalty, friendship and faithfulness.  And you November babies are definitely those things... as a matter of fact, it sounds like a description of my MA - she's a November baby too!  {#emotions_dlg.wub}


Enjoy your special day and your special birthstone!


XOXO,


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