Citrine is the transparent, pale yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz. Citrine color comes from traces of iron. Brazil is the largest producer of Citrine. Other sources are Argentina, Madagascar, Zaire, Namibia, Spain, and Russia.citrine is a birthstone for November. It also recognized as the gem that commemorates the thirteenth anniversary.
Vivid yellows, reddish oranges, and earth tones are popular with consumers.
Eye visible inclusions are not common in citrine. If present, they decrease its value.
Citrine might be carved, custom-cut, or calibrated for jewelry use.
Citrine is available in a wide range of sizes for setting into a variety of jewelry styles.
A trace of iron in citrine structure is responsible for its yellow-to-orange color.
Natural citrine is rare. Most citrine on the market is the result of heat treatment of amethyst.
Citrine is recognized as one of the most popular and frequently purchased yellow gemstones.