Citrine is a transparent yellow colored quartz said to boost self-esteem and confidence and protect the wearer from malevolence. With a range of lovely hues from yellow to orange, citrine brings a sunny, cheerful warmth to any skin tone and is a favorite for jewelry use. Chinese legends refer to citrine as ‘Stones of Success’ since they are believed to increase intellect--to this day, the gem is treasured by scholars and students for its powers of academic enhancement. Natural color citrine is quite rare and is usually pale yellow--hence the name, which is derived from the French word for lemon (citron). With a mellow, warm tone that seems to have captured the last glow of autumn, citrine jewelry shimmers and brings a hint of sunshine to even the cloudiest day.
