Citrine – The Merchant's Stone
Citrine is a yellow to orange-red variety of quartz, coloured by iron impurities. Natural citrine is relatively rare – most citrine sold commercially is heat-treated amethyst, which turns from purple to yellow-orange at around 470°C. The finest natural citrines come from Brazil, particularly the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
The name comes from the French citron (lemon). It has been used in jewellery for at least 6,000 years – examples have been found in ancient Greek and Roman artefacts. Scotland and Bavaria have historic traditions of citrine jewellery dating to the 17th century.
Citrine Meaning & Properties
Citrine is called the "Merchant's Stone" or "Success Stone" – it is associated with wealth, abundance, and manifestation. Unlike most crystals, citrine is said never to accumulate negative energy and never needs cleansing. It carries the energy of the Sun – warming, energising, and highly creative.
Associated with the solar plexus chakra, citrine enhances personal power, self-confidence, and motivation. It attracts wealth, prosperity, and success. It is a stone of positivity and optimism – it helps transform negative energy into positive before it can be absorbed.
Topaz – Stone of Joy
Topaz is an aluminium silicate fluoride hydroxide mineral. It occurs in a wide variety of colours – the rarest and most valuable is "Imperial Topaz," a golden orange-yellow to orange-pink. Blue Topaz (usually enhanced by irradiation) is the most commonly sold variety today.
The name is thought to derive from the Sanskrit tapas (fire) or from Topazios, an ancient Greek island in the Red Sea. In antiquity, all yellow stones were called topaz – leading to much historical confusion. Topaz is associated with joy, generosity, abundance, and good health. It supports honesty, forgiveness, and the manifestation of intentions.
Where to get Citrine
If you want to wear or work with Citrine as a physical stone, here are three forms commonly used.
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