Natural Citrine

You will receive the piece pictured.

Natural citrine is a rare, yellow-to-orange variety of quartz that gets its sunny color from natural heat and iron inclusions deep within the Earth. Unlike the common heat-treated amethyst sold as citrine, natural citrine typically exhibits softer, more pale yellow hues, or sometimes smoky tones.

Ancient Egyptians used citrine as protective talismans to ward off evil thoughts and snake venom. The Greeks associated the stone with Demeter, the goddess of harvest, while the Romans linked it to the sun god Apollo. By the Middle Ages, it was widely dubbed the "Merchant's Stone" because it was believed to attract wealth. Merchants would often keep a piece in their cash boxes to ensure financial success.

All the specimens we offer come with a lifetime authenticity guarantee.

Size: 1.75 inches Provenance: Haut-Lomami Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo