Yellow Citrine Pear Faceted Gemstone

This pear-shaped yellow citrine adds a bright, sunshine-like glow to all types of jewelry designs. Use the gemstone individually, in a pair to make earrings or match it with gems of similar or complementary colors for complex designs. 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 pear cut is a hybrid of the oval and marquise cuts; it is usually oriented with the point uppermost.