Citrine is the golden variety of quartz, its name drawn from the French word for lemon, though its finest shades run from bright sunlit yellow to a warm, honeyed amber. Colored by the faintest traces of iron, citrine seems to hold sunlight within it, glowing with a warmth that has earned it a reputation as one of the most joyful and uplifting of all gems. Much of the world's citrine comes from Brazil, often found alongside its cousin amethyst.
Though quartz has been known since the dawn of humanity, citrine's sunny color set it apart, and it has been used in jewelry and ornament for thousands of years, from ancient Greece to the great decorative eras of Europe. Its warm glow made it a favorite for bold, glamorous pieces, and it has never lost that air of cheerful, golden richness.
Across cultures, citrine has been known as a stone of prosperity, warmth, and positive energy — so much so that it earned the nickname “the merchant's stone,” carried in the belief that it attracted success and abundance. It has long been associated with optimism, generosity, and the light of the sun — a gem thought to lift the spirits and warm the heart of anyone near it.
As one of the birthstones of November, citrine brings the golden warmth of late autumn, a symbol of joy, vitality, and good fortune. It has traditionally been given to wish happiness and prosperity upon its wearer — a small piece of captured sunlight.
At D Asghar, we love citrine for exactly that warmth — the way it seems to carry sunlight into a room. We choose stones of clear, glowing color, so that each one radiates the optimism and richness that has always been its gift.