Citrine Gemstone Guide

Natural Citrine Gemstones - The Complete Guide

Citrine is a warm and elegant quartz gemstone recognized for its yellow, golden and honey-colored tones. Its combination of attractive color, clarity and availability in larger sizes makes it popular for both jewelry and collecting.

What Is Citrine?

Citrine is the yellow-to-orange variety of quartz. Natural citrine is relatively uncommon compared with other varieties of quartz, and much of the material sold in the market may have been treated.

Citrine Color

Color can range from pale yellow to saturated golden and orange tones.

Fine citrine often displays an attractive, even bodycolor combined with good transparency.

Natural Citrine vs. Treated Amethyst

One important consideration when buying citrine is its origin.

Some citrine on the market is produced by heating amethyst or amethyst-containing quartz to create yellow or orange colors.

If natural citrine is important to you, ask about treatment and origin rather than assuming that every yellow quartz is naturally colored.

Citrine Cuts

Citrine is available in many shapes, including:

• Oval
• Cushion
• Round
• Emerald
• Pear
• Asscher

Large, transparent citrine can make a particularly striking centerpiece.

Is Citrine Durable?

Citrine has a Mohs hardness of 7, like other quartz varieties. It is suitable for many jewelry applications but should still be protected from scratches and extreme temperature changes.

Explore our collection of natural citrine gemstones to find unique golden and yellow stones for jewelry and collecting.