CITRINE
Success & growth
NOVEMBER'S BIRTHSTONE
Citrine is November's birthstone, alongside the Blue Topaz, and are also the birthstones for the zodiacs Scorpio & Sagittarius. Each month has its own unique gemstone to represent it. Carrying your birthstone is said to bring good luck. You can carry your birthstone as a good luck amulet, or your loved ones’ birthstone as a symbol of love.
SYMBOLISM
Citrine is the gemstone for success, enthusiasm, generosity, and self-esteem. It’s also said to be a great gemstone for motivation and growth. Therefore, Citrine can be a great gift or option for someone who may be experiencing a new chapter of their life, such as graduation or beginning a new job.
SPIRITUALITY
The Citrine is a powerful gemstone for protection, which also promotes spiritual growth and cleanses the aura. This gemstone is significant when healing the self, for inspiration, and self-improvement. The Citrine is said to hold the power of the Sun and can be used as a tool to overcome fear and phobias.
The yellow gemstone is also said to cleanse and activate the chakras, especially the solar plexus chakra, which is associated with abundance and personal power.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR CITRINE JEWELLERY
The Citrine is a relatively hard gemstone and is a durable gemstone that can withstand a lot before breaking. Avoid exposing your Citrine jewellery to direct sunlight for prolonged periods, as this can cause the colour to fade. Also avoid high, sudden changes in temperature, as this may cause cracks.
When cleaning your Citrine jewellery, use warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft brush or cloth. Citrine is also safe to use in an ultrasound cleaner, but not with steam, as heat will cause the stone to crack.
Remember, that you can always have your jewellery professionally cleaned with ultrasound at your local Carré store.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY GIFT
Many gemstones are associated with a special anniversary. Jewellery with citrine is given as a gift on the 13th wedding anniversary, which is also called a lace wedding. Citrine's symbolism and story of growth make a piece of jewellery set with citrine an extra thoughtful gift for your wedding day.
GEMMOLOGY OF CITRINE
Citrine is a Quartz gemstone. Quartz is colourless, but when affected by the element, iron, during its formation, it takes on a yellow colour and is classified as Citrine. Citrine is a 7 on Moh’s Scale of Hardness, which is a scale from 1-10, where 1 is the softest and 10 is the hardest, used to determine the hardness of gemstones.
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