What is citrine?

Citrine is a yellow to orange-brown quartz that gets its warm color from iron inclusions. It is the birthstone for November, very affordable for large stones, and radiates warmth in yellow gold.

Citrine Colors and Value

• Golden yellow: Classic, friendly, most common
• Madeira Citrine: Deep orange-brown – most expensive and sought-after variety
• Greenish Citrine (Prasiolite): Rarer, usually due to heat treatment

Citrine or Topaz?

Both are November birthstones and yellow – but they are different minerals. Citrine (quartz, Mohs 7) is more affordable and available in larger sizes. Topaz (a distinct mineral, Mohs 8) is harder and rarer in its pure natural form. Both are genuine gemstones.

Citrine jewelry in yellow gold: corelunejewellery.de.