From antiquity, citrine was called the 'sun stone' because it was thought capable of holding sunlight. It is one of the most valuable gemstones, thanks to the durability and availability of this golden quartz. The color of citrine being associated with gold, it became known as the merchant’s stone. It was thought to improve communication and to attract wealth and help promote prosperity.

Many citrines have a juicy lemon color. Citrine includes yellow to gold to orange brown shades of transparent quartz. Sunny and affordable, citrine can brighten almost any jewelry style, blending especially well with the yellow gleam of polished gold.

In ancient times, citrine was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts. Citrine in the darker, orange to red shade, sometimes called Madeira citrine after the color of the wine, has generally been the most valued color, in modern times, many people prefer the bright lemony shades which mix better with pastel colors.

Traditional Metaphysical Properties of Citrine:

Intuition, comfort, protection, creativity, physical energy, wealth, mental awakening.

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