Citrine is an unusual stone with unique properties. It has a yellow tint and belongs to the quartz family. For a long time, people confused citrine with topaz because they are quite similar.
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Many women and jewelers love the gem because it looks beautiful and is easy to process. Yellow color goes well with gold and silver, and the jewelry turns out elegant and beautiful.
It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the interesting properties of the stone, as well as its effect on the human body.
Introducing a person to the citrine stone
In ancient times, the distribution of precious and semi-precious stones was quite extensive. Thus, even in Ancient Rome, citrine was considered, thanks to its color, a gift from the sun and a companion to people of deep thought - scientists and philosophers. Many sages possessed gifts from this precious crystal. Among the tribes of South America, the stone was highly valued because of its properties in healing poisonous insect and snake bites.
In Rus', citrine was used in the manufacture of jewelry: pendants, rings and decorative elements of royal headdresses. To have this sun stone meant to be a lucky and rich person. Therefore, many noble people created copies for themselves by baking amethyst or clear quartz in a furnace, thereby achieving a bright yellow color.
But the mineral also had a dubious reputation in history - during the Renaissance, people who wore citrine rings were avoided on the streets of Paris or Bandol. This was the hallmark of swindlers and thieves who were true virtuosos of their criminal business. The stone was an identification signal for other criminals.
Medicinal properties
Citrine is used to create various jewelry: bracelets, rings, hairpins, pendants. People have heard a lot about the healing power of the gem. It really has a beneficial effect on the body, because it is associated with the solar plexus chakra and the umbilical chakra. This unique stone affects organs such as the liver, kidneys, spleen, and pancreas. It relieves problems with the spine - for example, it fights hernia.
The gem enhances the energy of its owner. It improves brain function and clears thinking. Citrine is able to heal wounds and speeds up recovery. People are advised to keep the stone close to their body at all times to improve their well-being.
How else does citrine affect the body:
- Improves visual function. If a person has ophthalmic diseases, then he can use the gem to support the eyes.
- Relieves urological problems. The stone will not completely cure pathologies, but will speed up the healing process.
- Treats the gastrointestinal tract. The gem normalizes digestion, eliminates intestinal problems, and speeds up metabolism.
- Solves sleep problems. A person falls asleep easier, does not suffer from nightmares, and does not experience fatigue.
- Eliminates speech defects. Let's say the owner of the stone can overcome stuttering.
- Restores damaged tissue. Citrine triggers the regeneration process, so injuries disappear quickly.
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Citrine has these and many other properties. People notice an improvement in their well-being within 2-3 weeks after they start wearing the jewelry. This mineral is especially useful for zodiac signs belonging to the Earth element. They will be able to get maximum benefit from this gem.
Exterior or appearance
When mined, citrine looks like a standard smoky crystal with iridescence of different shades. The stone is quite fragile, but due to this it can easily be cut or otherwise processed, which is an advantage for jewelry. The saturation of the tone may vary depending on the location of the rocks, climatic and other natural conditions. Color variations usually range from transparent lemon to bright and rich honey and even mustard.
Due to its rarity, real natural stone is very difficult to find. Therefore, in our time, this type is created artificially by firing amethyst crystals and transparent quartz, adjusting the color of the future stone using temperature.
Magic properties
The mystical properties of citrine have been known since ancient times. In ancient times, the Romans believed that the gem was useful for orators. It was easier for people of this profession to come up with speeches and attract the attention of the crowd. Citrine was also used as a talisman by merchants. This stone helped to make capital and avoid encounters with robbers. Indian tribes believed that the gem would protect them from snakes.
Now many people use the stone as an amulet. They have heard a lot about the mystical properties of the gem, so with its help they attract good luck and improve mental abilities. It is recommended to find out in more detail what mystical properties the stone has.
Who uses citrine and for what:
- Creative people use the gem to attract inspiration.
- Gamblers use the stone to attract good luck and maintain peace of mind.
- Politicians wear an amulet to speak convincingly during speeches.
- With the help of a talisman, sales agents and brokers attract useful connections.
- Businessmen choose bright orange gems. They take them with them to business meetings and to sign important contracts. For a business woman, it is better to choose a small pendant with a gem. A man will find a signet more useful.
Experts believe that the mineral creates a favorable aura around the owner. They protect against negativity and have a positive effect on mental and physical well-being. With citrine you can make a talisman that is suitable for different occasions. The main thing is to use the amulet correctly so that it really brings benefits.
“Golden Subsoil”: citrine deposits
In Russia, one location has been recorded where a genuine mineral of natural origin was previously found - the Ural Mountains. Relatively close, several specimens were found in the central part of Kazakhstan. The bulk of production was found in European territories:
- France,
- Scotland,
- Spain.
There is no constant production, since the number of fossils was small, and the costs of their extraction exceed the cost of independent production. In addition, there are deposits on the continents of Africa, North and South America. Every year, real natural citrine becomes more expensive due to the limited number of mining sites.
Calculating the cost of a mineral: important details
Since natural citrine is a rare type of crystal, you should pay attention to the price range based on the location of transportation and the degree of processing of the material. The cost, as a rule, exceeds 100 euros for 10 carats, since most of it is spent on finding and processing the real stone.
But burnt quartz and amethyst cannot be considered unworthy analogues. The minerals are practically indistinguishable in color and properties. To purchase them, you don’t have to visit professional jewelry stores; small jewelry stores are enough. Here the price ratio to natural citrine will be 1:5, that is, much cheaper.
Zodiac signs
The most remarkable property of lemon yellow stone is the absence of its negative influence on most zodiac signs. It can bring great benefits to Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. For these signs, citrine promises success in business and endeavors, while simultaneously solving current problems and any, even very complex tasks. Helps to accumulate ideas and implement them.
Citrine jewelry
Citrine also has a beneficial effect on air signs. These are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. For air signs, it will help strengthen their natural charisma, sociability, and enterprise, thanks to which there will never be a shortage of associates and all ideas can be implemented with maximum efficiency. The result is material well-being, excellent mood and satisfaction from life.
Citrine will help Virgo improve their material well-being, and will give Capricorn inspiration and become a stone muse for him.
Thanks to citrine, Cancer will become more sociable, and Pisces will strengthen their energy and become stronger both morally and physically.
But for Scorpios and Taurus, citrine is not recommended (or worn very carefully, and not all the time), as it can lead to deception, deceit, dulls attention, and deprives caution. It is better not to wear it to important, fateful meetings. But, on the other hand, the gem has a calming effect on these signs, dulls fears, worries, reduces general anxiety and improves mood.
Tips for caring for and wearing jewelry for a long time.
Like other fragile jewelry, rings or pendants require special care. If the gold or silver trim begins to darken, you need to clean the ring in soapy water or with a special product that is sold in the jewelry department.
The first step is soaking in warm running water for 30-40 minutes. Then, with a soft sponge or brush, you need to carefully walk over the base and the stone itself. After this, a soft paper napkin removes the moisture, after which your favorite accessories can be worn again.
Since citrine is susceptible to scratches and damage, it is recommended not to wear jewelry when playing sports or doing active work with your hands. You should avoid impacts and friction on hard surfaces to avoid chipping.
How to wear and care
It is believed that the best type of citrine that the wearer intends to use as a talisman will be jewelry - a ring with a bright yellow stone. The same option is recommended for people who often travel outside the city, for example on business trips. Speaking of the work sphere, if you have to speak in front of a large number of people, then citrine in the form of a pendant will give you confidence and stamina. Individuals involved in applied arts received special attention. A citrine ring will help you achieve greater success.
Citrine is for the most part considered a fragile mineral; less often it stoically withstands mechanical stress. Therefore, it is better to take care of your jewelry and store it in a softly upholstered box away from rough stones, or even better, use fabric bags for storage. Keep it in the open sun for a long time, it will fade.
If the owner wants to clean the pebble, then this should be done with mild detergents in combination with a soft brush or sponge.
Differences between genuine and fake citrine.
There are two types of citrine: natural, mined in grottoes and caves, and obtained by hardening amethyst and clear quartz with subsequent processing. The second variety is not very different from the original and can be a worthy replacement at a lower price. However, there are scammers who tint ordinary glass or offer an alloy of jewelry, which will be significantly inferior to the original in both quality and appearance. And the price is not always a direct indicator, since the inflated price when selling glass is a profit-generating deception.
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