Citrine

Citrine is a precious variety of quartz that captivates with its sunny color, which varies from pale yellow to rich golden brown and honey. Its name comes from the French word 'citron', meaning 'lemon', indicating its characteristic color.

As a gemstone, citrine has been known since ancient times, and was particularly valued in ancient Greece and Rome. Citrine gets its color from impurities of iron in the crystal structure of quartz (silicon dioxide). Natural citrine is quite rare. Much of the citrine available on the market today is the result of heat treatment of amethyst or smoky quartz, which gives them the desired yellow or orange-brown hue. This process is a stable and common practice in jewelry.

Due to its attractiveness, hardness (7 on the Mohs scale) and relative affordability, citrine is widely used in jewelry - rings, earrings, pendants and necklaces. It is also valued by mineral collectors and used to create decorative objects. Historically and in modern esoteric practices, citrine is often associated with positive energy, joy, abundance and clarity of thought. Its warm, sunny color is perceived as a source of optimism and inspiration, which can promote creativity and self-expression.

It is believed to help dispel negativity and attract positive vibrations, although there is no scientific evidence for these properties. Above all, citrine is valued for its natural beauty and the light it adds to any collection or piece of jewelry.