Yellow is rich, eye-catching and dazzling. The golden sun, the ripening wheat fields, the watery duck pears, the spring flowers that flutter in the wind, and the citrine buried deep in the ground.
What is citrine?
Citrine, also known as yellow crystal, derives its English name from the French word citron, meaning “lemon”. It is a noble crystal, in China because the yellow color symbolizes the royal family and emperors, and its color is rich and mellow, giving people a royal feeling of dignity, so it is only allowed to use the mineral in the Imperial Palace, the general public can never use. Citrine due to the presence of trivalent iron ions and the formation of natural yellow, which shows orange is known as whiskey yellow, rich and translucent color, is the citrine in the best.
How to choose citrine?
1、check out the colors
The color of citrine is its best feature and most attractive. A good quality citrine should have a bright, pure and even color. Among them, lemon-yellow citrine is the most precious, while orange-yellow and wine-yellow citrine are relatively more common. When shopping, care should be taken to avoid citrine that is too light or too dark in color.
2、Look at the clarity
Clarity refers to the amount of imperfections within a gemstone. The higher the clarity of the citrine, the better its quality. When shopping for citrine, you should look for cracks, impurities, and other imperfections within the citrine. If the citrine has too many internal flaws, it will affect its durability and ornamental value.
3、Look at the cut
The cut also has a great impact on the appearance and value of the stone. A good quality citrine should be characterized by a flat, symmetrical cut and the right angle. When shopping, you should pay attention to observe whether the cut of citrine meets the requirements, and whether it can fully display its beautiful color and luster.
What are the benefits of citrine?
Citrine has long been known as the crystal of wealth, because its energy can help us rebuild the solar plexus, generating a willingness to live a better life; with an increased sense of purpose and work ethic, it is natural that we can gradually build up a good reputation in society, and thus increase our wealth.
Citrine is the healing stone of the tripartite crystal system，it has a high value in the family of crystals, soaring with each year's sharp decline in production.Energetically, it assists in clearing energy blockages and bringing out hidden qualities of the mind. It is extremely helpful for people who are not able to pull themselves together or who are avoiding life's problems, helping to rebuild their self-confidence, reinvigorating the power of the solar plexus, clearing traumas, and bringing in positive energy.
Citrine has a high concentration of trivalent iron, resulting in a vibrant yellow color that brings vitality and enthusiasm, renewing hope and a willingness to focus on moving forward in life, outside of one's own boundaries.
How to wear citrine?
According to the principle of “left in, right out”, citrine should be worn on the left hand!Citrine is more versatile and is suitable for pairing with white crystal, amethyst, tiger's eye and lapis lazuli for better results!Citrine is particularly recognized in the family of crystals for its sunburst-like luster and is known as the “crystal topaz”.Bright, flawless, orange-colored citrine not only provides a bright visual treat, but also has extraordinary abilities within the crystal family.
How to use citrine?
General users can wear Citrine regularly to increase the energy of their solar plexus, re-establishing their self-confidence, we further depth of the use of Citrine, Citrine can be placed on the solar plexus to help alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort; this can also increase the energy of the liver, so that the body's functions back to normal. In addition, if placed on the spine, it can also relax the muscles and make one feel soothed and recharged with a full spirit.
