Citrine Hexagon Faceted Gemstone

This hexagon-cut citrine brings an unusual shape and evenly saturated color to all types of jewelry designs. Set a single gemstone in a simple ring, match it with gems of similar or complementary colors, or use a pair to make earrings. Citrine is one of the birthstones for November. Citrine, although often mistakenly referred to as topaz, belongs to the quartz family. The yellow color of this gemstone is due to the presence of iron in the trigonal crystal structure. Named for its bright citrus color, citrine can present a range of yellow hues, from pale yellow to deep brownish gold. Though gemstone-quality citrine is rare, Rio Grande offers the highest quality available. According to folklore, citrine conveys the power of the sun. The hexagon is cut is a modified brilliant featuring large facets and step cuts along the six equal sides of the girdle.