Citrine

Citrine is a form of quartz, colored with iron. The name citrine is derived from the French "citron," meaning lemon, and citrine ranges from a buttery yellow to a deep amber orange. The more iron present in a citrine, the darker the color will be.

Citrine has been popular for thousands of years. The ancient Romans used it for beautiful jewelry and intaglio work. It was also very popular for jewelry in the 19th century. 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.

Like most gemstones, citrines have been attributed with a long list of healing and magical powers. Citrine is said to: combat depression, stimulate the body's healing energies, help manifest goals and attract abundance, transmute and dissipate negativity and anxiety, calm, soothe and clear the mind, promote creativity and aid in problem-solving, help connect with Spirit and with one's inner guidance, combat self-destructive tendencies, symbolize hope, youth, and loyalty.




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