Citrine Rings
Engagement
&
Wedding Bands
Ranging in colors from pale yellow to vivid red oranges, durable and affordable citrine rings and citrine engagement rings have been a favorite for those looking for gemstone rings which can stand up to the test of time. A form of quartz, citrine offers a stunning play of light in addition to unique colors and tones; to the naked eye, some citrine gemstones are indistinguishable from the topaz gemstone. Citrine engagement rings have been fashionable for many years, and due to the low price and wide selection of cuts, carats, and colors, a unique citrine ring is a cinch to find. Citrine Properties: Durability = Excellent
Hardness = 7.0
Refractive Index = 1.533 – 1.544
Specific Gravity = 2.66
Special Care: As a highly durable gemstone with a hardness rating of 7.0, a citrine gemstone requires no special care. Enhancements: Natural citrine is considered to be somewhat rare; the majority of citrine gemstones on the market are produced by heating smoky quartz or amethyst. These treatments have an excellent rating of stability (meaning they will not fade with time) and they are an acceptable method of producing marketable citrine gemstones. Brazil is the main location where most citrine is mined while other varieties come from Bolivia. Citrine Price Guide: The price of citrine per carat is on average $10 dollars per carat. Although, the overall cost for citrine rings and citrine engagement rings may have a wide price range due to the color, clarity, and cut of the stone. The carat size of the gemstone does not have much of an effect on price. Custom cut citrine gemstones which maximize the brilliance and color of the stones are valued at higher prices as are stones which are free of any blemishes and inclusions. Deep red-orange colored citrine (most often from Brazil) are more highly valued (approximately $30 dollars per carat) than the lighter pale yellow varieties which are most often from Bolivia. Meaning of Citrine: Citrine is associated with monetary success and fortune. The yellow golden color is also believed to be uplifting to the spirit and helpful in lightening depressed or saddened moods.
Citrine Shopping Tips: It takes a little dedication to find citrine rings or citrine engagement rings that are made with natural citrine. Synthetic forms of this stone do exist, and it can be almost impossible to distinguish natural citrine from synthetic citrine, but here are a few tips: Heat treatments on smoky quartz and amethyst are acceptable methods of producing citrine, 100% natural citrine is quite rare.(Natural citrine is a member of the quartz family, as are smoky quartz and amethyst). Synthetic versions of citrine (which are not created from smoky quartz or amethyst) are often lacking a professional, quality, cut. The color of these synthetic versions are usually a blood orange color, and they sell for extremely cheap prices such as a few dollars a carat. Citrine gemstones which have been produced through heat treatments on smoky quartz and amethyst produce the highly desirable deep and brilliant orange colors and cost an average of $30 dollars per carat. (The cost for citrine rings, engagement rings or citrine wedding rings can be much more for rings made with white gold, platinum, palladium or which are made with intricate designs and superior workmanship). The value of citrine increases according to the quality of the cut, clarity, and color. However, when you are shopping for citrine rings or citrine engagement rings the color should be chosen based on personal preference instead of value. It is always best to have your stone examined by a professional jeweler; a jeweler can confirm if the citrine is an acceptable form (heated smoky quartz or amethyst) and if the cut is a quality cut. Always buy your gemstones through a retailer that offers a no-nonsense refund policy; then, if your stone fails an examination by a local jeweler you can always return it for a refund.
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