Description
- Approximate beads per strand: 115
- What is it: Citrine is a variety of quartz with colors ranging between pale yellow to brown due to ferric (salt) impurities. Visually, it is nearly impossible to differentiate between faceted citrine and yellow topaz, but they do differ in hardness. The name comes from the Latin word citrina, meaning "yellow" and is also the origin of the word. Sometimes, citrine and amethyst can be found together in the same crystal, which is known as ametrine.
- History: Citrine has been used ornamentally for thousands of years to decorate jewelry, weapons, and tools. Later on, in the 17th century, Scottish men used citrine on the handles of daggers and swords for decoration. Some handles have been discovered to be made completely out of the gemstone.
- Metaphysical Properties: It is said that citrine stimulates the brain by strengthening intellect. Believed to encourage motivation, creativity, and self-expression.
- Rose quartz has been dated back to 7000 BC have been found in the area once known as Mesopotamia (today’s Iraq). Rose quartz jewelry was known to be crafted by the Assyrians around 800-600 BC. The Assyrians, along with the Romans, might have been the first to use this stone.
- Metaphysical Properties: Aquamarine is believed to be a stone of courage and protection. Used often with the Throat Chakra, Aquamarine can be used to promote verbal self-expression. The metaphysical properties of Aquamarine make it an excellent stone for spiritual healing.
- Amethyst is believed to be a very powerful and protective crystal, and is a first choice of many metaphysicians. Used in acient times to recover from both physical addictions as well as addictive relationships, it became known as the “Stone of Sobriety”. A natural stress reliever, Amethyst is said to encourage inner strength.
- Rose Quartz is believed to have a soothing energy which fosters empathy, reconciliation, and forgiveness of others. Said to clear anger, jealousy, resentment, and allows healing of issues associated with holding on to such negative emotions.
- Because gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from bead to bead
Additional Information
Approx. Strand Length: |
16 inches |
Color: |
Multi Color |
Material: |
Rose Quartz |
Shape: |
Chip |
Material: |
Citrine |
Material: |
Amethyst |
Dimensions: |
5-8mm |
Sold: |
By the strand |
Finish: |
Polished |
Hole Size: |
.5mm |
Range: |
4-5.9mm |
Range: |
8-9.9mm |
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