What do you think of when you picture citrine? Is it the rustic orange shade so popular in birthstone jewelry, perhaps? Or how about the vivid yellow that evokes a pot of honey?
November’s birthstone is, like so many other birthstones, an ideal representation of the month. In its range of orange to yellow to brown, citrine so beautifully echoes the warmest shades of autumn. While I lean toward the earthier tones of the gemstone at the moment, those craving something more colorful will find a hue to their liking too.
Because citrine is so affordable—according to GIA, even the finest citrine has a modest price tag—it can be enjoyed in statement-making sizes without necessarily breaking the bank. But the prices tend to increase when independent designers and luxury brands put in the work to create spectacular homes for citrine, gifting citrine with a glow-up that feels worthy of every penny.
Talas ring in 18k yellow gold with Madeira citrine cabochon and 1 ct. t.w. red diamonds, $5,000; MisaharaOne-of-a-kind Chrona Totem earrings in` 18k yellow gold with citrine and diamonds, price on request; VramRing in 18k yellow gold with 2.04 ct. citrine and 0.81 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,000; Ashley ZhangMoraine Lake necklace with polished citrine and white freshwater pearls, $480; Naughton BraunGold Sunset earrings in 14k yellow gold with citrine and diamonds, $3,750; MateoOne-of-a-kind ring in 18k yellow gold with Madeira citrine, price on request; Julie Lamb NYEarrings in 18k recycled yellow gold with citrine and diamonds, $4,800; McFarlane Fine JewelleryCrown gypsy ring in 18k yellow gold with 21 ct. citrine cabochon and 2.88 cts. t.w. pink, orange, and yellow sapphires, $8,900; Brent Neale (available at Twist Online) Double Jubilation earrings in 14k yellow gold with citrine, $3,210; Emily KuvinRock ring in 18k yellow gold with transparent red and green enamel and citrine, $9,730; NeverNotVan Gogh’s Sunflowers earrings in 18k yellow gold with citrine and yellow diamonds, $21,248; Larissa MoraesStacking ring in 18k yellow gold with 7 ct. citrine and 0.5 ct. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Shamila JiwaCarved flower pendant in 18k green gold with citrine, $3,960; Alison NagasueXylophone bracelet in 18k yellow gold with citrine, $4,290; Trésor
Top: Necklace in platinum with emerald-cut citrine and diamonds, price on request; Fred Leighton
