Scoprio's and Saggittarus' share two beautiful and calming birthstones, topaz and citrine. Both stones are said to bring fortune to those who wear the gemstones! Topaz can be found in a variety of colors and citrine is known for its yellow-orange hue.
Topaz:
As mentioned above this gemstone can be found in a variety of colors, tones, and saturations. Those including: colorless, blue, yellow, pink, brown, orange, a rarely red. It is believed that the word “topaz” comes from the Sanskrit word "tapas", which translates to “fire.” Greeks believed this stone brought strength to those who wore the gem. For many centuries in India topaz was believed to lead to long life, beauty and intelligence if worn above the heart.
Topaz is found in Brazil, Pakistan, Namibia, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the United States, as well as the historic Russian localities.
One of the most sought-after and valued hues of topaz are those with orangy red color. This gem is special because it is pleochroic, which means the stone can show different colors. It ranks an 8 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, but is not considered to be tough.
Citrine:
This gemstone has been featured in jewelry for thousands of years! It is believed that citrine is calming and has the ability to soothe tempers to wearers. Citrine has been mistaken for topaz many times, which has resulted in sharing the November birthstone with topaz. The name citrine is said to come from the French word "citron", which translates to “lemon.” This gem is mostly found in Bolivia, Spain, Madagascar, Mexico and Uruguay. It is a 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale and is more tough than the sister birthstone, topaz.
Both topaz and citrine can be found at affordable pricing, making it desirable to gift for anyone in your life!
Are you are wanting to gift someone who celebrates their birthday in November or add to your gemstone collection? You can shop at a D. Geller & Son near you to find our most up-to-date inventory or shop our topaz collection HERE and our citrine collection HERE.
Topaz:
As mentioned above this gemstone can be found in a variety of colors, tones, and saturations. Those including: colorless, blue, yellow, pink, brown, orange, a rarely red. It is believed that the word “topaz” comes from the Sanskrit word "tapas", which translates to “fire.” Greeks believed this stone brought strength to those who wore the gem. For many centuries in India topaz was believed to lead to long life, beauty and intelligence if worn above the heart.
Topaz is found in Brazil, Pakistan, Namibia, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the United States, as well as the historic Russian localities.
One of the most sought-after and valued hues of topaz are those with orangy red color. This gem is special because it is pleochroic, which means the stone can show different colors. It ranks an 8 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, but is not considered to be tough.
Citrine:
This gemstone has been featured in jewelry for thousands of years! It is believed that citrine is calming and has the ability to soothe tempers to wearers. Citrine has been mistaken for topaz many times, which has resulted in sharing the November birthstone with topaz. The name citrine is said to come from the French word "citron", which translates to “lemon.” This gem is mostly found in Bolivia, Spain, Madagascar, Mexico and Uruguay. It is a 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale and is more tough than the sister birthstone, topaz.
Both topaz and citrine can be found at affordable pricing, making it desirable to gift for anyone in your life!
Are you are wanting to gift someone who celebrates their birthday in November or add to your gemstone collection? You can shop at a D. Geller & Son near you to find our most up-to-date inventory or shop our topaz collection HERE and our citrine collection HERE.