Citrine jewelry

History
Citrine is quite rarely met, thats why you most probably wont come through many references in history of this gem. Its likely that citrine was used by Roman people for intaglio and cabochon during primary centuries after Christ. Citrine was also mentioned with respect to Israel tribe Naphtali. In the middle of 19th century popularity of citrine is constantly increasing.

Magic of Citrine
Citrine is a talisman for risky people, it can bring you luck in undertakings, relationships and any adventures. It is irreplaceable when you need a strong protection. Citrine transforms and relieves its owners from negative energy. Wear this stone when you are under negative influence, it will strengthen you mentally against any type of insult.
As a healer, citrine can cure speech defects, provide you with wonderful memory and increase your mental abilities.

Physical properties
Color
Citrine comes in yellow, orange, yellow-brown and reddish colors. Though yellow color of citrine is rarely met, its name was derived in particular French name of lemon, citrin. Most citrines are now treated with heat. The darker is the color, like Madeira citrine the more valuable is the stone. One more interesting mixture of amethyst and smoky quartz form a bi-colored quartz ametrine. Actually most citrines are heated amethysts, being less expensive. Genuine citrine can be distinguished by pale yellow color, while other citrines usually have reddish tints.
Hardness
Citrine has 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness (the highest is 10).
Shape
The most common cuttings for citrine are beads, carvings, faceted, cabochons.
Occurrences
The great amount of citrine can be found in Brazil, especially in Sierra mines in the Rio Grande do Sul. These are mainly heat-treated amethysts. Natural citrine is mined in the Ural Mountains in Russia, as well as France and Madagascar.

Birthstone
Citrine is a birthstone of November and also an astrological talisman for Virgo.