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November Birthstone–Citrine

November Birthstone–Citrine

Citrine? “What’s that?” You say. Isn’t November’s birthstone the topaz? Though people often referred to this yellow gemstone as the yellow or gold topaz, its proper name is citrine. Topaz is a misnomer—the citrine stone is actually a member of the quartz family and gets its sunshine hue from iron in the silicon dioxide that […]

November 7, 2011 | By | Reply More
November Birthstone: Citrine and Yellow Topaz

November Birthstone: Citrine and Yellow Topaz

Though yellow topaz is the official November birthstone, citrine is the commonly accepted alternate stone – and for good reason. With its sunny color that looks stunning paired with gold, as well as its relative affordability, citrine makes a beautiful November birthstone. Like the turning Fall leaves, the honey-yellow hues are the last warm colors […]

November 18, 2010 | By | Reply More
November Birthstone: Citrine

November Birthstone: Citrine

Warm, rich and beautiful, citrine is the gemstone that lucky November birthdays get to claim as their birthstone.  Citrine is an undeniably stunning gem, made all the more popular in recent years thanks to the fashion world’s focus on the color yellow.  Citrine ranges in hue from softly sunny all the way to  rich marigold, […]

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