Where did Citrine get its name?
The name Citrine comes from the citron fruit, a yellow fruit similar to a lemon. Citron actually means “lemon” in several languages.
What is the colour of Citrine?
Natural untreated citrine is typically pale yellow to golden in colour. Colours can range from yellow, greenish-yellow, brownish yellow to rich gold-brown.Darker colours are often more desirable than lighter yellow colours. Citrine is as one of the most popular and most often purchased yellow gemstones.
Where is Citrine Sourced?
Although citrine deposits can be found all around the world, Brazil is the world’s leading supplier. Other sources include Argentina, Bolivia, France, Madagascar, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Uruguay and Zambia.