Citrine

About Citrine

Named from the French word citron (lemon). Most commercial citrine is actually heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz. Natural citrine is relatively rare - the best comes from Brazil, Madagascar, and Russia. It was popular in Art Deco jewelry in the 1930s-40s. It is one of the most affordable gemstones. In Scotland, it was used to decorate daggers and sword handles. It does not need to be purified or recharged in crystal healing traditions. It is the traditional 13th wedding anniversary gift. The color range includes pale yellow to deep amber. Most citrine on the market is heat-treated amethyst.