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Oval Citrine Princess Citrine Three Stone Ring Sterling Silver Size 8
MSRP: $69.99
Price: $24.99
SR7148
All About Citrine
Citrine is a variety of quartz with colors from pale yellow to almost brown. It is commonly mistaken from a yellow topaz which is not entirely true. Citrine acquired its yellow color because of iron present in. The word citrine came from the French word citron which also means citrus. Citrine is the birthstone of those born on the month of November although commonly regarded as topaz.
Citrine is naturally rare and is found in Madagascar, Brazil, Spain and Russia. Citrine’s hardness is 7, a little below the hardness of topaz and can be carved into different shapes and sizes. While you can find citrine in shades of yellow to almost brown, its most popular shade comes in plain, golden and orange yellow. Commonly and in the absence of specific preferences, citrine comes in the color of pale yellow.
If you’re curious on what is the most expensive shade of the citrine gemstone, you need to find something that is orange to red color, however expect it to be rare and very expensive. One way to look at it is to not see any visible flows inside the translucent gem. If you’re only after the citrine gemstone, yellow and pale yellow are the common colors related to this gemstone.
Citrine provides the bearer peace and stability. It also helps you balance work and energy to help you care for yourself and not overwork. Citrine can also be regarded as workaholic’s gemstone.
Unlike other gemstones, citrine can be cleansed with any jewelry cleaner solution. It is not highly sensitive although it is not advisable to clean them with hot water.
Manufacturers of citrine know that this gemstone is normally and originally cloudy by nature and is developed into something clear and transparent upon production. Although rare and unique, its availability in the market has been known to be widespread but at a price.
Rings and how it Symbolized Colonial Times
A ring is characterized by a round band worn on the finger and it symbolizes various things such as ethnicity, unity, commitment and a band to present an engagement. The round shape of the ring symbolized eternal love and unending commitment to a man and a woman. Rings are commonly made of copper, silver, gold and iron and it is only during the 14th century that rings are made and is accessorized with gemstones and considered as jewelry.
The round gold band is the most common of all the rings and it is said that the ring originated in Ancient Egypt wherein the band is made of flowery ornament attached in a band, it symbolized promise of fidelity and love to one another. To the Romans, the offering of ring is more of a symbol of ownership rather than a symbol of their unending love.
A ring can be made of a simple gold band or a combination of gold with silver lining. This type of ring is commonly used during wedding and is the single band married people use the rest of their lives. Other rings that are formed on silver band with a diamond stone or any precious gemstone in it is commonly the ring you give during engagement.
The intricacy of a ring became more noticeable at the start of the 20th century. During this time, people learned how to express their love and commitment using rings as an offering.
The tradition of offering a ring to a person as an expression of eternal love has only been famous to the rich and mighty during the olden times because of its expensive and valuable aspect. As a token of friendship, care and affection, the ring was eventually adapted and has ever since evolved in dramatic transformation such as modern design and the addition of precious gems and pearls.
Today, a ring can be presented from a simple form of a round band to that of precious gemstone encased in a circle of silver and gold. It is also a trend that the wearer chooses her own birthstone to put in her ring as a symbol of iconic expression of fashion.
