CITRINE

Joy · Abundance · Confidence

Named after the French word citron, meaning lemon, citrine is celebrated for its warm yellow and golden tones. Its sunlit appearance has inspired associations with optimism, prosperity and the uplifting energy of new possibilities.

Properties: Believed to encourage confidence, motivation and a positive outlook.

Characteristics: A yellow to orange variety of quartz with a Mohs hardness of 7. Its colour ranges from pale yellow to deep amber; much commercial citrine is produced through heat treatment of amethyst or smoky quartz.