November’s Birthstone - Citrine

The other November’s birthstone is the Citrine 

November’s birthstone, the Citrine, symbolizes truth and integrity. Citrine gets its name from the Latin word citrina which means yellow. The warm yellow color supports vitality and health while encouraging and guiding hope, energy and warmth. Citrine encourages success, abundance, clear thinking and creativity.

 

Citrine is known as the healing quartz.  It removes negative vibrations and eliminates self-destructive tendencies. It strengthens the heart, the kidneys, the red blood cells, the digestive tract, the liver and is a muscle healer. It has been used to cure appendicitis and gangrene.  Citrine has been known to help hearing.  In ancient times it was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts.

Citrine is a type of quartz found in a variety of shades ranging from pastel yellow to dark brownish orange. It is reasonably rare to find natural citrine  so most gems on the market are heat-treated amethysts or smoky quartz. 

Visually it is almost impossible to differentiate between citrine and yellow topaz. But they are unrelated mineral species. Historically all yellow gems were once incorrectly called topaz. Sometimes citrine and amethyst can be found together in the same crystal which is called ametrine. 

  November’s birthstone citrine makes beautiful jewellery and exquisite, affordable engagement rings and a perfect gift.

November’s Birthstone – Topaz

  November's birthstones are the  yellow TOPAZ and the CITRINE 

One of November’s birthstones is the yellow topaz, one of the most powerful gemstones which have been used for many thousands of years. Historically the yellow topaz has been associated with Jupiter and was used as a symbol of the power and wisdom of a ruler.  It got its name from the Indian Sanskrit word tapas meaning fire or from the Arabic word topazos meaning found. The Bible describes yellow topaz as one of the protective stones of the New Jerusalem. In ancient Mexico the yellow topaz was used to determine the truth.

Topaz symbolizes love and affection. Topaz is associated with reliability, loyalty, faithfulness and friendship. It gives the wearer increased strength and intellect, opening a person’s mind to higher wisdom and guidance and helps them to find their true pathway in life. It stands for the joy of life.

The traditional metaphysical properties of topaz relate to strength, release of tension and the balancing of emotions. It helps in times of stress, enhancing spiritual rejuvenation and feelings of joy and happiness. It also provides protection from greed and calms passions. It is a useful aid for meditation.

Topaz helps to relieve health problems involving the following conditions - asthma, gout, blood disorders, haemorrhages, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis and insomnia. It can help reverse aging by general tissue regeneration and by stimulating the endocrine system.

Topaz comes in a wide range of colors - yellow, pink, purple, orange, and the many popular blue tones. November’s birthstone is the yellow topaz. The most popular color is the Imperial topaz with its magnificent orange body with pinkish undertones. Topaz makes such fabulous jewellery.

 Who first comes to this world below
With drear November's fog and snow,
Should prize the topaz’s amber hue,
Emblem of friends and lovers true.