Citrine
A variety of quartz who's color ranges from yellow, to golden brown, to orange brown, to dark orangish red. It is one of the birthstones for November.
Citrine's name comes from the French word for lemon - "citron" - obviously referring to its color. It was valued as a gem during the Hellenistic period in Greece (323 - 250 B.C.) and has been found in rings from the 1st and 2nd century A.D. in Greece and Rome. It is valued today for its clarity and depth of color. Most citrine on the market today has been heated to enhance its color. Citrine is perfect for any kind of jewelry setting.
