Vintage Citrine November Birthstone set in 925 silver Necklace and Earrings set

Description

View Vintage Citrine November Birthstone set in 925 silver Necklace and Earrings set with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This November birthstone is the transparent yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz, which has been used in jewelry for thousands of years. They believed the citrine birthstone could soothe tempers and calm the wearer. This gorgeous set, contains 9 brilliant cut citrines in the pendant and 2 brilliant cut, larger citrines in the earrings all set in .925 silver. I have lost the tag from over 25-30 years ago on weight and clarity. I bought them new many years ago. The chain, I believe is serpentine, round 925 silver. I have only worn them a couple of times in all those years. C itrine is prized for its charming yellow and orange hues. November birthstones are known to have calming energies while bringing fortune and warmth to the wearer .  This info is from the GIA.  Citrine Birthstone Meaning & History This November birthstone is the transparent yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz, which has been used in jewelry for thousands of years. Citrine has been a popular gemstone since ancient times and has shared a history of mistaken identities with the other November birthstone, topaz. As a result, people thought citrine had the same powers as topaz. They believed the citrine birthstone could soothe tempers and calm the wearer. The ancient Greeks carved rock crystal ornaments that glistened like permafrost. Roman pontiffs wore rings set with massive purple amethysts, and citrine has been reported in Roman jewelry. It was particularly popular in colorful Scottish jewelry from the Victorian era. Citrine, believed to derive from the French word for “lemon” (citron), is given for the thirteenth wedding anniversary. Today, most of the citrine in the marketplace results from the heat treatment of amethyst. With its ready availability in a broad range of sizes, citrine birthstone is one of the most affordable and desired yellow gemstones. The top sources for this November birthstone are Bolivia, Spain, Madagascar, Mexico and Uruguay. Amethyst that’s typically heat treated to a citrine color is mined mostly in Brazil. Citrine Birthstone Care & Cleaning At 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness with good toughness, your citrine birthstone is usually durable enough for normal wear and care. It can be safely cleaned with warm, soapy water. While it is usually okay to clean your November birthstone in an ultrasonic machine, steam cleaning is risky since high heat could cause the stone to crack. Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Fine Jewelry › Jewelry Sets. Brand: Unbranded.

Main Stone Creation

Natural

Occasion

Anniversary, Birthday

Color

Yellow

Set Includes

Earrings, Necklace

Main Stone Color

Yellow

Metal

Silver

Materials sourced from

Bolivia

Main Stone

Citrine

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Unbranded

Main Stone Treatment

Not Enhanced

Type

Jewelry Set

Metal Purity

925

Main Stone Shape

Brilliant Cut

Gemstone Clarity Grade

Eye Clean

Base Metal

Sterling Silver

Country of Origin

United States