Citrine is a form of quartz, colored with iron. The name citrine is derived from the French "citron," meaning lemon, and citrine ranges from a buttery yellow to a deep amber orange. The more iron present in a citrine, the darker the color will be. Like many gemstones, dark citrine is worth more than paler yellow, even if the lighter stone is completely flawless. Natural citrine is a pale yellow to orange, and is much lighter than the heat-treated material, which is dark orange-brown to reddish-brown. Most citrine on the market today is actually heat-treated amethyst because natural citrine is found only in large quartz deposits in small amounts. All heat-treated material has a red tint, whereas the natural specimens do not. Perhaps because of its scarcity, there is little mention of Citrine used as a gemstone prior to the first century B.C.. The Romans were thought to be the first to wear the yellow quartz, crafting it into cabochon, or highly polished but unfaceted cuts of stone set into jewelry. Citrine became more popular during the Romantic Period, when artisans often favored these warm colored gems to enhance gold jewelry. There are reports of citrine being worn as far back as the start of the Hellenistic period of ancient Greece, nearly two and a half millennia ago. 

   Excessively sensitive and vulnerable people are advised to carry Citrine . Being a powerful conductor of positive solar energy, it promotes normalization of family, business and friendly relations. Citrine  has an ability to fill its owner with warmth and kindness. Citrine  is associated with gambling. It is a stone of adventurers and swindlers, but also of jewellers, illusionists and fortune-tellers. This stone strengthens ability to perorate and corrects defects of speech. For this purpose orators in Ancient Rome always carried Citrine . Citrine  is good for mental concentration, it makes the wearer more attentive. Citrine  is a symbol of light, pleasure and light mood. Its energy is similar to the solar one as it carries warmth and a life energy. Glowing citrine is often mistaken for topaz, yellow sapphire or yellow diamond. Its clear yellow color is said to bring joy, abundance, and protection from negativity, and the gem was prized. It is also known as a stone of the shopkeepers - placing citrine in a shop's cash register is said to increase shop revenue. In ancient times, Citrine was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts. Citrine is believed to help the heart, kidney, digestive tract, liver and muscles. It promotes creativity, helps personal clarity and eliminates self-destructive tendencies.

I am CITRINE, daughter of Amethyst. Deep in the heart of a primordial jungle, as my mother cradled me in her arms, the sun's brilliant rays kissed my face and bestowed on me an aura of golden radiance. Gaze upon my sunny glow and I will banish thoughts of evil from your mind. Wear me as a talisman and I will protect you from the venomous bite of the serpent. At all times, my energy will focus your mind, emotions and intuition into singular harmony.  -The Vernal Spirit Journey