Sources
Most comes from Brazil. Other sources include Bolivia, India, Madagascar, Myanmar, Russia and Sri Lanka
Points of Interest
The name Citrine comes from an old French word, “citrin”, meaning lemon
It’s cheerful, sunny color is said to be able to” brighten up our hearts in the darkest places.”
Helps personal clarity and eliminates self-destructive tendencies.
Citrine was worn as a talisman against evil thoughts and snake venom
Some deposits have been found where the amethyst was changed naturally by high temperatures from nearby molten rock to brown citrine, but almost all citrine on the market today is pale amethyst that has been heat-treated to produce the popular yellow, orange and sherry colored desired stones. All of the heat-treated material has a red tint, while natural citrine does not.
Citrine crystals can form together with amethyst or smoky quartz to form a bi-colored quartz called “ametrine.”
During the Art Deco period between World Wars I and II, large citrines were set in many prized pieces, including the massive and elaborate Art Deco inspired jewelry pieces made for big Hollywood stars such as Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford
Citrine is thought to relieve depression, self-doubt, anger, and irrational mood swings. It can help one overcome emotional traumas and grief.
A deep orange Citrine is called Madeira Citrine
