Citrine gemstone is very rare in nature. It depicts a transparent, pale yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz. It occurs in a wide range of sizes up to 20 carats.

Citrine gemstone is very rare in nature. It depicts a transparent, pale yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz. It occurs in a wide range of sizes up to 20 carats.

Citrine is one of the most popular yellow gems on the market. This designer cut shows off the warm glow of citrine’s sunny color. – Lydia Dyer, gem courtesy John Dyer & Co. Citrine—the transparent, pale yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz—is rare in nature.

Those with November birthdays have two beautiful birthstones to choose from: topaz and citrine. Topaz comes in a rainbow of colors; citrine is prized for its charming yellow and orange hues. Both November birthstones are known to have calming energies while bringing fortune and warmth to the wearer.

Discover the meaning and history of citrine, a November birthstone, and where it can be found.

A saturated yellow to reddish orange color free of brownish tints is prized in citrine, although in the contemporary market, citrine’s most popular shade is an earthy hue—a deep brownish or reddish orange.

Citrine gemstone is very rare in nature. It depicts a transparent, pale yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz. It occurs in a wide range of sizes up to 20 carats.

GIA’s Gem Encyclopedia is a virtual journey through the science and lore of gemstones from across the globe. Each precious stone page features additional detailed gemological information, a buyer’s guide, photos, videos & research.

Ametrine is a transparent, bicolored Quartz with the Contrasting Colors of both Amethyst & Citrine in the same gem giving it an intriguing appearance.

Apr 2, 2014 · In September 2011, GIA was informed by gem and mineral dealer Dudley Blauwet about a new find of citrine, which was represented to him as natural-color material from the Kitwe area of Zambia. He obtained ~1 kg of the rough at the 2011 Tucson gem shows from a regular supplier of African rough.