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Handcrafted · Signature Collection
Raw Citrine Necklace
November birthstone · handmade
incl. VAT, plus shipping
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- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Fine chain with square links, your choice of 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in)
- Stone size: about 8 to 10 mm
- Pendant and chain are water-resistant
- November birthstone
Handmade in Germany
Stone From Brazil
In stock
Real citrine raw stone
Lumière very good
With you in 3–6 working days (DE)
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Thousands of happy customers since 2019
The Stone: Citrine from the Quartz Family
Citrine is the yellow to orange gem variety of the mineral quartz, made of silicon dioxide, which places it in the oxide class. Its warm color comes from iron that is finely embedded in the crystal lattice. That's why the stone only comes in shades of yellow and orange, from light lemon yellow to a deep, reddish orange known as the Madeira shade. With a Mohs hardness of 7, citrine is one of the hard gemstones and well suited to everyday wear. Its crystal system is trigonal, and its density is about 2.65 grams per cubic centimeter. Its name goes back to the French word citron, meaning lemon.
Material and Craftsmanship
You can choose between 925 sterling silver and a warm 14K gold-filled setting. 14K gold-filled is a real, thick layer of gold that is firmly bonded to a base metal. Unlike simple gold plating, which is applied only wafer-thin, wears off over time, and fades fairly quickly, 14K gold-filled keeps its warm gold tone for years. The wire is wrapped by hand around each raw stone individually, so the setting follows the natural shape of your stone. The stone measures about 8 to 10 mm. The pendant hangs on a fine chain with square links that lies smoothly against your neck. You choose the length when you order: 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in).
Meaning of the Stone
Citrine has carried its current name since the 16th century; for a long time, the yellow quartz was confused with topaz. By tradition, it is known as the merchant's stone and the stone of abundance, and it stands for a zest for life, confidence, and success. Since 1952, American jewelers have listed it alongside topaz as a birthstone for November. That makes it a very personal gift.
Caring for Your Citrine Necklace
The pendant and chain are water-resistant and suitable for everyday wear. To make your necklace last as long as possible, though, you should avoid prolonged contact with salt water and chlorinated water, as well as perfume, lotions, and harsh cleaning products. After contact with ocean or pool water, it's best to rinse the necklace with clean water and dry it carefully.
Citrine shouldn't be cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner or with steam, and it should be protected from high heat and long periods of direct sunlight, because yellow quartz can fade over time. Store your necklace dry and apart from harder pieces of jewelry. This way, the warm glow of the stone and the surface of your necklace will stay beautiful for a long time.
From the quartz family
Citrine is the gemstone variety of the mineral quartz with a Mohs hardness of 7.
Yellow due to iron
The warm color is created by iron in the crystal lattice, from lemon yellow to golden yellow to the reddish Madeira tone.
November birthstone
Citrine has been the birthstone of November alongside topaz since 1912 and is traditionally considered a merchant's stone.
Traditionally, citrine is considered a merchant's stone and a stone of abundance, which stands for joy of life, confidence and success. As the birthstone of November, it is a particularly personal gift.
100% genuine raw citrine
- 925 sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
- Fine chain with square links, your choice of 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in)
- Stone size: about 8 to 10 mm
- Pendant and chain are water-resistant
- November birthstone
The Lumière Factor is my transparent assessment of each stone's play of light. Each stone is rated in 4 categories of 0 to 25 points.
This is how it is evaluated
- Transparency · How clearly does light pass through the stone? Cloudiness, inclusions, cloud formation. (max. 25)
- Color depth · Saturation and vibrancy, dull versus bright, cool versus warm. (max. 25)
- Surface Integrity · Natural shape without chips, intact edges. (max. 25)
- liveliness · Sparkle and movement in daylight and candlelight. (max. 25)
0-60
Basic
61-75
Good
76-89
Very good
90-100
Exceptional
This necklace
Very good
Transparency
23 / 25
Clearly translucent, light travels visibly through the stone
Color depth
24 / 25
Warm amber orange, evenly saturated
Surface Integrity
20 / 25
Grown fracture surfaces, intact natural form
liveliness
22 / 25
Vibrant glow in daylight
In total
89 / 100
Germany
3–6 working days
€4.95 · free shipping from €150
Worldwide
5–10 working days
from €6.95 · Europe free from €170
- Handmade for you in 2 to 3 working days, then shipped with DHL and tracking
- Carefully packed in the Handmade Art gift box
- USA €35, rest of the world €10 shipping
Along with topaz, citrine is the official birthstone for November and is traditionally linked to the zodiac signs Scorpio and Sagittarius. It was added in 1952, when American jewelers updated the list of birthstones. By tradition it is known as the merchant's stone and is said to stand for abundance, zest for life and confidence, which makes it a personal gift for anyone born in November.
Mineralogically, citrine is quartz, meaning silicon dioxide with a Mohs hardness of 7. Naturally yellow citrine is fairly rare, and many of the stones sold are heated amethyst or smoky quartz with the same chemical makeup. This kind of heating is permanently stable and doesn't change with everyday wear. Every stone in my studio is a genuine raw quartz stone, picked by hand, neither cut nor polished.
45 cm (17.7 in) is the classic length: it falls softly onto the neckline and keeps the pendant nicely visible. 40 cm (15.7 in) sits higher on the neck and highlights the collarbone, which looks especially nice with open necklines. The chain has square links, so it lies flat against your neck, barely twists while you wear it and keeps the pendant neatly centered.
14K gold-filled is the higher-quality choice, and that's exactly why I only offer 14K gold-filled. Gold-plated jewelry has just a wafer-thin layer of gold on top, which wears off over time and fades faster. 14K gold-filled, on the other hand, has a much thicker, firmly bonded layer of gold. The material is comfortable to wear and lasts so long that you won't have to keep buying new necklaces.
The pendant and chain are water-resistant. Still, avoid prolonged contact with perfume, lotions and harsh cleaners, don't use ultrasonic cleaners, and protect the stone from high heat and long, direct sunlight, because yellow quartz can fade over time. Store the necklace dry and separate from other jewelry: citrine has a Mohs hardness of 7 and is still sensitive to hard knocks.
The Difference
Gold-Filled vs. Gold-Plated
Best choice
Our Choice
14k Gold-Filled
Standard Jewelry
Gold-Plated
Gold layer
Up to 15% of total weight
Ultra-thin layer
Durability
Lasts many years with good care
Often wears off within months
Tarnishing
Rarely tarnishes
Discolours quickly
Wear
Keeps its new look
Flakes and wears off
Skin tolerance
Gentle on the skin
Can irritate the skin
Value
High quality and long-lasting
Cheaper, but less durable
Durability
Top
14k Gold-Filled
Lasts many years with good care
Gold-Plated
Often wears off within months
Tarnishing
Top
14k Gold-Filled
Rarely tarnishes
Gold-Plated
Discolours quickly
Wear
Top
14k Gold-Filled
Keeps its new look
Gold-Plated
Flakes and wears off
Skin tolerance
Top
14k Gold-Filled
Gentle on the skin
Gold-Plated
Can irritate the skin
Value
Top
14k Gold-Filled
High quality and long-lasting
Gold-Plated
Cheaper, but less durable
Origin of the stones
Gemstones with a clear conscience.
Every stone has a journey and I want that journey to be fair and transparent.
Consciously sourced
Hand-set
Nature-friendly
Raw and unpolished
Origin · Citrine
Minas Gerais, Brazil
The citrine in this necklace typically comes from the quartz deposits of Minas Gerais in Brazil. Each raw stone is set by hand in my studio.
Carola
Founder · Designer
The woman behind Handmade Art
Hi, I'm Carola.
I am a biomedical scientist by profession and an artist by profession. In my studio in Oberhausen, I make each necklace by hand, stone by stone, bead by bead.
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Manufacturer Handmade Art by Carola · Carola Schade · Biefangstraße 1, 46149 Oberhausen, Germany · hello@by-carola.com
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Raw Citrine Necklace
Gold / With chain / 45 cm
