Citrine Quartz Crystal Necklace

A mysterious diaphanous mist shimmers in the soft flaxen light of this Citrine crystal.

A 38mm x 21mm natural Citrine crystal from Cristalina, Brazil on a 22" sterling silver chain necklace with a custom designed hook.

Citrine from Cristalina, Brazil is prized for its rich golden hue and high transparency. The region is known for producing some of the world’s finest natural quartz, and its citrine is highly sought after due to its consistent color and quality.

Main themes of Citrine include Sun, Light, Prosperity, Joy, Confidence, and Creativity.

Glowing with the color of sunlight through lemonade, citrine has long been associated with warmth, clarity, and vitality. Across many traditions it’s seen as a stone of joy and creative energy — a symbol of the sun’s power to brighten and renew. Its golden tones have tied it to prosperity and abundance, echoing the richness of gold itself, while its light-filled nature has made it a companion for confidence and self-expression. Whether worn for its radiance or its symbolism, citrine carries an enduring connection to optimism, growth, and the life-giving spark of light.

For millennia, Citrine has been valued not only for its warm luminosity but for its talismanic role. Ancient Egyptians and Roman priests wore yellow-hued quartz as protective amulets, while Hellenistic engravers carved images into yellow quartz gems to adorn signet rings. According to gem-histories, these shimmering stones were believed to calm anger, guard the wearer, and even draw prosperity. While the precise uses varied, the association between Citrine and light, protection and good fortune remains part of the stone’s enduring story.