Citrine Earrings

Citrine Earring Benefits

Apart from catching the gaze of the red carpets, natural citrine earrings (even in their simplest form, like studs) are believed to be a portable store of cosmic-level benefits that their wearers cannot neglect. See some of the benefits discussed below:

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Sterling silver citrine earrings

Gold citrine earrings

• Psychological Benefits

  : Vedic philosophy and Western philosophy connect the citrine with Sagittarius, the last fire sign in the Zodiac system. Identified by a half-centaur and half-archer-like body, Sagittarians are inherently adventurous, dynamic, and curious with a blend of adaptability. Wearing citrine gemstone earrings enhances the dynamism and ignites the discovery of perfection in the wearers. It motivates the wearers to keep seeking knowledge-sometimes, making them travel to expansive terrains like foreign countries to continue their education or build a fruitful career.

• Physical Benefits

  : Rightly called the success stone, citrine, when touches the skin helps, gives the wearer warrior-like confidence, focussed, believing in the organization, and teaches qualities of a Brahman. The wearer strongly relies on planning their goals to achieve success in life. For females, wearing citrine also brings matrimonial bliss by blessing the couple with successful progeny.

• Health Benefits

  : Citrine is closely associated with Solar Plexus (located in the stomach area) and Third-eye Chakra and helps to strengthen the gut and boost the stamina of the wearers. However, it is strongly recommended to include citrine in everyday routine after consulting an expert. The reason behind this is the belief that if Jupiter is not placed in one's chart favorably, the individuals may experience issues related to gut and digestion.

• Healing Benefits

  : Citrine is a self-healing gemstone that doesn’t need any energization or activation to start working. As soon as the wearer welcomes this stone into their life, they start recovering from any mental trauma they may have suffered.

• Education

  : Being associated with the largest planet in the solar system (Jupiter), citrine stud earrings are said to bless the wearers with the traits of a scholarly being. It makes the wearers wise and teaches the character of wisdom in them. People who wear yellow citrine earrings begin to see life as a larger creation (just like Jupiter). They develop a big vision and manifest their life goals, ultimately seeking the truth. In education, anyone pursuing higher studies like PhD. can benefit substantially from wearing genuine citrine earrings.

• Professional Benefits

  : As per astrology, citrine is best suited for those who wish to find financial stability in their professional life. Anyone working in teaching, healing, and business management can wear citrine stone earrings to invite the positive energy of natal planets.

• Jewelry Benefits

  : Citrine earrings (as described above) are created using a variety of quartz minerals which values 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness- meaning it is resistant enough to withstand daily wear and tear if worn in jewelry.

• Other Benefits

  : Ancient lores and mystics are witnesses to Citrine's use to protect against snake venom and avoid evil thoughts and heartache. The gemstone, if worn in jewelry form, allows the wearers to absorb the power and energy of its natal planets and enable believers to stay charged for everyday life struggles.

  Also Read: Benefits of Citrine Stone

What to be careful about?

Note that Jupiter may bless people with massive success, but if it is not placed correctly in the individual's birth chart, it can also turn the individual's life upside down. Astrologers suggest that inaccurate Jupiter placement can expose the wearer to constant health issues like digestion.

Price of Citrine Earrings

The stone of success, citrine, has had a unique journey. For years, this mesmerizing stone remained the least favorite among jewelers because it was readily available and thought to have no uniqueness. It only stirred common interest when it was confused with other expensive gemstone types like Golden sapphire, Golden beryl, or Yellow Sapphire. But today, a subtle yet rapid demand in the colored stone market is creating a solid awareness towards natural citrine earrings as a portable store of wealth. Consumers are keen to experiment with distinctive styles and embrace citrine earrings as worthy contenders. Consumers are quick to spend millions on quality-justifying gemstone jewelry, and merchants are not reluctant to spoil consumers for options. Buyers can now explore a wide range of citrine earrings with customization. Whether they want gold citrine earrings, sterling silver citrine earrings, or antique citrine earrings, the market is filled with tons of options starting at as low as Rs. 250 per carat ($3.02) to Rs. 300 per carat ($ 3.62) to as high as Rs. 85,000 per carat ($966.06).

^*Note - In India, prices are measured in Ratti. It is thus important to know the difference. (1 Ratti=0.90 carat)

Quality of Citrine Earrings

Desired for their heart-tingling beauty, citrine stone earrings wrapped in a galaxy of diamonds have rapidly emerged as high-fashion jewelry options among affluent customers of the modern era. One of the reasons why citrine has attracted proper attention worldwide is the undeniable aesthetic pinnacle reflected by this exotic mineral species. However, the visual appeal is only one aspect of citrine's marvel. In raw form, gem-quality citrine can be measured by inspecting Four C's, i.e., Color, Cut, Clarity, and Carat. These are the top quantitative indicators to measure the quality of any gemstone. While other aspects like size, weight, origin, and market demand also effectively impact pricing.

• Color

  : Citrine is known for displaying a unique flash of colors, including pastel yellow, Tuscan yellow, dandelion, amber yellow, golden, and Madeira- being the most popular. Madeira citrine is among the most valuable citrine gemstone colors, famous for its wood-like reddish-brown color.

• Carat

  : In the case of citrine, the prices do not increase exponentially with an increase in carat or size. Although fancy cuts like oval citrine earrings, cushion cut citrine earrings, and emerald cut citrine earrings may be a little pricier because of the artistry of the cutting it requires.

An image of smoky quartz (Citrine) kept in the Hall of Gems and Minerals at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

A 2,277 and 277.9-carat citrine exhibited at Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Collection

• Cut

  : Technically, the cut may not seem like a critical feature, but it cannot be neglected while measuring the quality of antique citrine earrings. The cut represents transforming an unpolished gem into a beautifully faceted stone suitable for jewelry mounting. Also, cutting off a gemstone enhances its luster, hides imperfections, and improves the appearance of a gem. In this case, citrine, a relatively mid-range scale refractive index gemstone, needs to be cut in a shape that can intensify its shine. For this reason, oval citrine earrings and emerald-cut citrine earrings surrounded by a subtle galaxy of diamonds are usually top candidates because it makes the beautiful facets come alive. The cut affects how the light dances through the gemstone and guides the eye to admire every detail.

• Origin

  : Some of the finest-quality citrine producers required for crafting citrine earrings in gold are the deposits found in Brazil, France, Tanzania, Namibia, Zambia, and Myanmar. Gem-quality citrine from here is usually sold for higher prices than other sources. Also, because natural citrine is rare, deposits worldwide are low on actual production, leaving gemologists and jewelers to rely on synthetic or lab-grown citrine to cater to the increasing market demand.

Citrine Earrings Buyer Beware Guidelines

Coined in the 1970s, the term “rainbow revolution” led to the exploration and conquest of colored gemstones worldwide. As a result, commercial markets started experiencing a massive demand for custom jewelry. The continuously increasing demand made way for many artificially created or lab-created precious and semi-precious gemstones, including citrine, blue sapphire, emerald, and topaz. To meet the increasing consumer expectation, jewelers began selling either heated, irradiated, oiled, dyed, or plasticized citrine.

At GemPundit, we offer a Gem Lab Certification for each gemstone we sell. This makes it possible for a buyer to confirm the stone's authenticity by directly comparing the certificate's information to that of the Gem Laboratory. Also, see our Gemstone Buying Guide to learn more about gemstones and the factors to consider before making a purchase.

Cleaning and Care

Each gemstone reacts differently to heat, acids, and scrubbing, including citrine. With a rating of 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, citrine is often considered a suitable option for all citrine jewelry types. Although a robust gemstone, citrine requires proper care and precautions to prevent scratching and further damage.

• Stability

  : Frequent temperature changes or prolonged exposure to heat can cause fractures in the citrine's chemical structure, impacting its color, weight, and clarity. For example, continuous exposure to hydrofluoric acid and alkaline solutions can damage the luster of citrine earrings. It is thus highly recommended to keep citrine jewelry with care.

• Cleaning

  : Use warm, soapy water to clean the citrine earring jewelry. Wipe the surface gently to avoid unwanted scratches.

Also, avoid wearing citrine jewelry while applying creams, lotions, or cleaning agents. Store all of your citrine gemstone earrings individually to prevent the exquisite yellow, silver, or panchdhatu metal and gemstones from scratching one another while traveling. Use a delicate brush to remove dust from behind the stone by cleaning it with dish soap and water.