Gemstone Beads, Citrine, (Dyed & Heated), Natural, Free Form, Chip Strand, 3-16mm x 3-8mm

Bask in the glow of November's birthstone, Citrine! These Natural, Free Form Chip Beads are like golden rays of sunlight!

Citrine is medium to bright yellow with good clarity. Wear it in glistening, sun-drenched strands or as a gleaming accent. Chips range from medium to large with an average size of medium.

Its name is derived from the Latin word citrina and because of its pale yellow citrus color (due to its iron content). From the earliest of times, Citrine was called the "sun stone" and the gemstone was thought capable of holding sunlight and useful in the protection from snakebites. Its color was associated with gold and it became known as the merchant's stone. It was thought to improve communication and to attract wealth. To the Romans, it was the stone of Mercury, the messenger god, and it was used for carving intaglios.

Citrine is the November birthstone and for the zodiac sign of Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21). Citrine has been referred to as the "success stone," "merchant's stone" or "money stone." Because of its yellow color, Citrine is thought of as a joyous stone with sunshiny energy to brighten up the lives of those who work with it and wear it.

Due to its color, Citrine is sometimes confused with yellow topaz, yellow beryl and yellow tourmaline. Like other members of the quartz family, Citrine crystal veins typically form from molten magma or from a mineral solution in the rock deposited through precipitation. Deposits of natural-colored Citrine have been mined in Brazil, the leading producer, as well as the United States, Madagascar, Argentina, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Russia, Scotland and Spain.

Citrine can be safely cleaned with warm, soapy water. It is generally safe to use ultrasonic cleaners except when the stone is dyed or treated by fracture filling. Steam cleaning is not recommended, as Citrine should not be subjected to heat.

Abrupt temperature changes can cause Citrine to fracture. Avoid prolonged exposure of Citrine to intense light, which can cause color fading. Citrine can also be damaged by hydrofluoric acid, ammonium fluoride and alkaline solutions.

The warm yellow of citrine is perfectly complemented by gold. A beautiful, low-key design is achieved by combining it with other yellow-to-green stones like yellow Fluorite, Peridot and Moss or Green Agate. For a regal, high- contrast look, mix it with the rich red of Garnet. An elegant pastel combination is Citrine with split-complements of blue and violet, using Aquamarine and Light Amethyst.

**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. Beaded Creations® does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements.

NB* Natural gemstone or semi precious stones come from minerals. Due to their natural form, the stones may have tiny flaws. Cutting or polishing or different batches also makes every piece of gemstone vary in color and size.

• Mohs Hardness: 7
• Size: 3mm-16mm x 3mm-8mm
• Hole: 0.7mm
• Origin: Brazil
• Strand Length: 82cm

• SOLD PER STRAND