32.17 CT AAA! FLASHING IMPERIAL ORANGE CITRINE !NR

CITRINE

          Citrine is one of the most valuable gemstones, thanks to the durability and availability of this golden quartz. The name is derived from the French word "citron", many citrines have a juicy lemon color. Citrine includes yellow to gold to orange brown shades of transparent quartz. Sunny and affordable, citrine can brighten almost any jewelry style, blending especially well with the yellow gleam of polished gold. In ancient times, citrine was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts. Citrine in the darker, orange to red shade, sometimes called Madeira citrine after the color of the wine, has generally been the most valued color, in modern times, many people prefer the bright lemony shades which mix better with pastel colors. Most citrine is mined in Brazil. Supply of citrine is good from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, particularly from the Serra mine.