NOVEMBER: CITRINE
Written by Baroque Rocks
November’s birthstones form a perfectly Panglossian pairing: the smouldering Citrine and the tantalising Topaz!! A welcome shot of optimism from these marvellous minerals is something we can all benefit from.
November Birthstone: Citrine
November’s other birthstone, the Citrine is famed for its glowing golden hues!! The Citrine belongs to the Quartz mineral family and has long been admired for its sunny brilliance and effortless warmth. With colours ranging from lemon yellow to rich amber and honeyed brown, Citrine quite literally captures the glow of sunlight in gemstone form.
Healing Properties:
Citrine has long been associated with energy, prosperity, wealth and success. Traditionally believed to attract abundance, wealth and happiness, it has earned the sobriquet “The Merchant’s Stone” and “The Wealth Stone.” We say forget the genie!! Rub the Citrine! In short: forget the genie — simply rub the Citrine.
Potted History & Magical Myths:
Citrine has been revered for centuries, often described as encapsulating the power of the sun — energising life with warmth, vitality and optimism through its luminous golden glow. The gemstone appears in biblical history, believed to be one of the twelve stones set in Aaron’s breastplate described in the Old Testament. Across the ancient world, the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians all prized Citrine for its radiant beauty and protective qualities. Citrine enjoyed renewed popularity during the Victorian era and especially so now with modern-day Royals. Quite frankly we understand why they all vied for the Citrine’s glamourous rays we do too!!
Description:
| Birthstone: | November |
| Wedding_Anniversary: | 13th Wedding Anniversary |
| Colour: | Lemon Yellow, Orange, Amber and Brown hues |
| Origin: | Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, Madagascar, Russia, Spain, Mexico |
| Mineral Family: | Quartz |
| Chemical_Formula: | SiO₂ |
| MOHS: | Hardness Scale 7 |
NB: Alongside Citrine, Topaz completes November’s birthstone pairing, offering radiant colour to complement Citrine’s golden warmth.
Citrine versus Topaz: November’s Two Birthstones
While Citrine glows with its signature golden sunshine hues, the Topaz gemstone dazzles with its remarkable spectrum of colours — from serene sky blue to the rare and coveted Imperial Topaz. Together, Citrine and Topaz form November’s birthstone duo, each celebrated for brilliance, beauty and a long history in jewellery and legend.
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