Citrine Stone Value

Citrine gemstone is very rare in nature.

Citrine stone value.

Citrine is the golden yellow and sometimes orange variety of quartz its name derives from the french word citron that means lemon citrine color is usually more close to golden or orangish yellow than a lemon yellow. Though the stone has an abundant history of being used in jewelry by ancient civilizations citrine is actually very rare today. Visit our citrine information page for more details about this gorgeous gemstone. When looking to buy a citrine inspect the stone carefully from all angles for visible inclusions.

034 medium orange. Any imperfections in citrine will generally decrease the value of the stone. Citrine was originally known as yellow quartz but in 1556 it had a name change to citrine. Citrine is a wonderfully far reaching and versatile stone and one that always seems to brim with energy.

It is believed that the name citrine comes from the french word citron meaning lemon. As citrines do tend to be a very clear gemstone the evenness of the color becomes a factor to consider. Most retailers should disclose the clarity grade of the citrine. Citrine has long been remarked upon for its subtle honeyed beauty.

It depicts a transparent pale yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz. It occurs in a wide range of sizes up to 20 carats. In general citrine has excellent clarity with most gemstones free of any visible inclusions. Most citrine seen on the market is actually amethyst that has been heat treated to achieve a yellow hue.

With nearly all gemstones the clearer the stone the higher the value. Citrine is a very popular quartz gemstone which comes in a range of yellow colors from a light pastel lemon all the way to an almost earthy brown with lovely orange and golden hues in between. Citrine is the yellow to red orange variety of crystalline quartz. Citrine for sale at wholesale prices citrine is a semi precious gemstone belonging to the quartz family.

When you feel lacking in direction or self worth spending some time in a calm or meditative state with your citrine stone is often all it takes to turn that feeling around. Citrine valuation report 96427 2 50ct color. 040 medium orangey yellow.