Citrine and topaz...these stones were criminally overlooked in previous years, but are now seeing a resurgence in popularity among fashion enthusiasts for these truly unique gemstones. More and more people are starting to wear citrine jewelry.
Citrine's unique colors and translucency make them affordable yet stunning birthday gifts. The yellow ocher color of citrine makes it an ideal fall decoration that is sure to attract the attention of others. Numerous combinations of the yellow shade make it easy to match with many types of clothing.
Facts about citrine
Citrine is a type of quartz. This means that its color varies from yellow to brown due to ferrous impurities. Citrine may contain traces of iron dispersed evenly throughout the stone, giving it its characteristic color. Citrine was first valued as a stone in Ancient Greece between 300 and 150 BC.Before this, yellow quartz was used to decorate jewelry and tools, but was not considered special.
Citrine is considered a rare stone and is in demand in jewelry. Brazil ranks first in citrine production, with the state of Rio Grande do Sul producing the majority of Brazil's citrine exports. The word “citrine” comes from the Latin word “citrina”, which means yellow. Citrine is believed to have special properties. Connoisseurs of this mineral believe that it is a stone of abundance and prosperity, bringing good luck and money to the owner. Because of these ideas about citrine, it was called the “money stone” or “merchant’s stone.” Citrine is the favorite stone of most people today and has recently increased in popularity due to its easy to match color and unique appearance.
What to combine citrines with
Yellow ocher is one of the easiest colors to pair with clothing as it can look visually appealing in any color combination. Here are a few clothing colors that it goes well with: green, brown, navy blue, red, black and even purple! The color options are endless.
Drop earrings with citrine
Citrine drop earrings can be worn with almost anything. From a cozy, loose orange turtleneck sweater and brown skirt to a navy nightgown. Citrine earrings can be easily worn to work as their yellow-ocher color is warm, earthy and non-distracting. However, the office is not the only suitable place to wear them. You can easily wear them for an evening out with friends, on a date with your loved one, or even on a trip. Citrine drop earrings will add extra sparkle to your look, no matter what happens.
On the other hand, square citrine earrings are a completely different story. They can be worn not only to social events such as friends' birthdays, friends' weddings and gatherings, but also to work, such as business trips, dinners or combined with office wear. These are the more formal of the two earring styles and are traditionally worn in professional or family/social settings. However, this does not mean that they cannot be worn if you have come up with a suitable outfit and want to show the world your uniqueness.
Citrine necklace
Citrine necklaces can be worn with many winter items, but the occasion is a little more serious than the usual Sunday brunch with friends. When someone wears a luxurious citrine necklace, the atmosphere fills with luxury, so wearing such an elegant piece of jewelry on the wrong occasion can be perceived as pompous.
Rings with citrine
Citrine rings can be worn as cocktail rings or with other rings such as topaz and emerald jewelry for maximum sparkle. Citrine rings are ideal for parties and holidays. They can be worn as a single piece of jewelry in a more serious setting, such as friends' weddings, social settings, etc. They are more suitable for a lux-casual style when worn in combination with rings with other semi-precious stones.
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