Citrine is often referred to as the “Stone of Abundance” and is associated with wealth, prosperity, and success. It symbolises the warmth of the sun, promoting joy, energy, and vitality. Its warm, yellow hue, reminiscent of the sun, is said to carry energies that amplify personal power and foster the realization of goals and dreams.

Natural Citrine: Pale yellow to amber tones, formed naturally in the Earth.

Heat-Treated Citrine: Usually a deeper, more orange hue, created by heating amethyst or smoky quartz.

The name for citrine most likely comes from the Latin word “citrina” meaning yellow or the French “citron” meaning lemon. The stone didn’t always have the name citrine, however. Until 1556 it was known as yellow quartz, after which the name was changed to citrine.

Throughout the Middle Ages, citrine was known as “the merchant’s stone” or “the money stone” as it was believed it would bring prosperity and wealth to those who wore it. This led many to carry the stone with them in order to attract success and profit.