Citrine is the birthstone for November
If you’re still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at his age, we bet he doesn’t really know the MEANING of his birthstone and what power the ancients thought would be given to him by wearing it.
November Birthstone: Citrine
Birthstone Properties: Increases creativity and feelings of joy
Alternative Birthstone: Yellow Topaz
Citrine is the November birthstone and the traditional anniversary gemstone for the 13th year of marriage. Its name comes from an old French word for lemon: “citrin”. A variety of quartz and the “sister stone” to the purple variety known as amethyst, citrine comes in a wide range of colors. Some believe that some citrine may actually have started out as amethyst, but that nearby molten rock changed it to the yellow form of quartz.
Mined primarily in Brazil, but also found in Bolivia, citrines come in vivid yellows and oranges, as well as the unusual and extremely popular “red Madeira.” (Citrines that are pale yellow or yellowish-brown in color are often mistaken for yellow or golden topaz.) Natural citrine can also be found in the Ural Mountains of Russia, in the Dauphine, France, and in Madagascar.
panacea
Citrine, like all forms of quartz, was believed to have magical powers. People carried citrine as a protective talisman against the plague, skin disease and bad thoughts. It was also used as an amulet against snake bites and other poisonous reptiles. The yellow and orange colors of the citrine gemstone were said to offer protection against the dangers of travel, to ward off evil and ward off disease on land or at sea.
Throughout history, citrine has been used extensively to improve the function of organs in the body, including the heart, liver, kidneys, and digestive system. It is still used by healing practitioners to remove toxins from the body and to treat muscular disorders, as well as to help promote healing in general. Citrine is also said to help alleviate the effects of radiation and facilitate the absorption of antioxidants.
mental health
Citrine is believed to be especially powerful in stimulating mental abilities, thus enhancing creativity and reinforcing self-confidence. Wearing citrine is said to improve memory, make you feel more optimistic, and give you more energy in everything you do. Citrine’s magnetic powers are believed to alleviate depression, fear and give you the confidence you need to continue success in your life.
Giving citrine as a gift symbolizes wishes for hope and strength. Brimming with sunny yellow brilliance, it’s the ideal gemstone to help anyone through tough times!
Buyers Guide
A large amount of citrine that is available on the market today is heat-treated amethyst. Natural citrine is much lighter than heat-treated material, which is dark orange-brown to reddish-brown in color.