November Birthstone - Citrine

Birth stones are the most common stones among people. There are 12 different varieties, each Birth Stone one is associated with each month. Birth Stones are worn for luck, prosperity, good health, fame, success and with all that money. The belief with these birthstones is getting stronger day by day.

Citrine, the November Birthstone is said as trademark of peace and wisdom, it is very well known as the Merchant Stone. This stone is yellow-to-golden member of the quartz group. From Pale yellow to Madeira orange and all the golden and yellow colors come under this stone. The yellow color is from the presence of iron, the darker the color - the higher the quality of the stone. A transparent variety of silica mineral quartz. One of the most known and affordable gemstones, in fact as compared to other gemstone.

The name Citrine has been derived from the French word citron which means lemon. It symbolizes joy and happiness. Citrine calms and soothes one person’s life. Citrine is available in a wide range of different sizes and shapes and is easily scratched. It changes its color if left in the sunlight for hours. It is called the ‘stone of the mind’.

Ancient people believed that placing a Citrine on the forehead of an old man it would increase his psychic power. In ancient times, it was carried as a protection against snake and evil thoughts. The main source of Citrine is Brazil, also found in Madagascar, and Russia, Spain, Scotland and USA (California, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, and Nevada).

Citrine help in digestion of stomach, it is used in the treatment of depression, and it reduces self-destructive tendencies, it also excites memory. It removes bad the toxins from the body. It helps in healing, especially for kidney, heart and liver, it also helps in curing diabetes. It is the anniversary gemstone for the 17th year of the marriage. The hardness of this stone is 7.

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Gemstone Amethyst

Amethyst gemstone is one of the Earth Beautiful Stone. In the purest form, Amethyst is colorless. The finest quality is dark in tone. It is a clear purple stone with variety of quartz and is a popular gemstone. This color is said to be the color of royalty and nobility. This color evokes emotions. It is one of the most beautiful colored gemstones.



This Beautifully designed sterling silver ring with Amethyst gemstone. This ring weighs 9 grams, the ring is carved with multiple amethyst stones. Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is a popular gemstone. Because of it widespread availability, amethyst is not very expensive. It will look nice with purple colored outfits. Its price is just $7.

This Beautiful handmade Ring with natural Amethyst gem Stone made of Sterling Silver weighs 12gms. This Triangle shape Amethyst Ring has been beautifully carved in spiral and rope design around the stone. This stone is 100% natural Amethyst semi precious stone. Its price is just $10.


This Beautiful handmade Ring with natural Amethyst gemstone made of Sterling Silver weighs 10gms. This Round shape Amethyst Ring has been beautifully carved in floral design with groves in around the two sides of the stone. Its Price is just $9.

This color is said to be the color of royalty and nobility. This color evokes emotions. It is one of the most beautiful colored gemstones. The rich violet color is generally the most expensive, but a stone of medium color intensity, with lots of brightness, can also be very attractive.
This Beautiful Handmade Sterling Sliver Pendant Set with Amethyst with Triangle shape and one single marquise piece. This pendant set weighs 26gms with round shape Amethyst. The pieces are 100% natural Amethyst gem stones. The Pendant set is pure 92.5% sterling silver and has been manufactured in India. Its Price is just $26.


This Stunning Handmade Sterling Sliver Pendant Set with Amethyst. This pendant set weighs 24gms with Plain Pears shape amethyst. The pieces are 100% natural Amethyst gem stones. The Pendant set is pure 92.5% sterling silver and has been manufactured in India. We take guarantee for the silver. Its price is just $19.

This Beautiful Handmade Sterling Sliver Pendant Set with Amethyst. This pendant set weighs 29gm with round shape and Pears shape Amethyst. The pieces are 100% natural Amethyst gem stones. The Pendant set is pure 92.5% sterling silver and has been manufactured in India. We take guarantee for the silver. Its price is just $29.


Because of its popularity, it is found in a wide variety of uncut and cut stones which is admired. Amethyst is not very expensive, even in high qualities, it is not very expensive. It is an affordable gemstone. The hardness of amethyst is 7. It contains more iron oxide, than any other variety of quartz, and it is believed that its color arises from its iron content.

This gorgeous Sterling Silver necklace with amethyst weighs 12gms. The necklace is pure 92.5% sterling silver and has been manufactured in India. We take guarantee for the silver. Its price is just $12.

This Beautiful fancy design Sterling Silver Necklace with amethyst, weighs 32 gms. This is the most simple design but still very elegant, and can be worn on any outfits. The necklace is pure 92.5% sterling silver and has been manufactured in India. We take guarantee for the silver. Its price is just $31.

This designer handmade Sterling Silver necklace weighs 10gms. This necklace is designed by irregular Strips moving in a circular manner. Each small round is hollow. The necklace is pure 92.5% sterling silver and has been manufactured in India. We take guarantee for the silver. Its price is just $10.

Amethyst gemstone word has been derived from its name from Middle English Amatis, Old French, and Latin amethystus, Greek amethustos which means not drunk or intoxicating. This was maybe due to a belief that amethyst would ward off the effects of alcohol, but most likely the Greeks were referring the almost wine-like color of some stones that they may have encountered. Amethyst is mined in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Siberia, Bolivia, Canada, India, Uruguay and Argentina and some African countries.

This gorgeous Sterling Silver Amethyst pendant is very beautifully carved all around with silver. It look stylish with purple colored outfits. Its price is just $21.

This beautifully designed Sterling Silver Earrings. This Earrings has been incredibly designed in dangle form having amethyst stone embedded in the circle present in dangle. It weighs 10gms. This Piece is 100% precious gemstone. The Earrings is pure 92.5% sterling silver and has been manufactured in India. We take the guarantee of the silver. Its price is just $6.

This Beautiful 925 Indian Sterling Silver Pendant with Pear shaped Amethyst Stone. It weighs 12gms and looks trendy with purple colored outfits. Its price is just $12.

Amethyst from South America is found in larger sizes than African amethyst but amethyst from Africa has the better quality, more saturated, color in small sizes. Very dark amethyst, mostly in small sizes is mined in Australia.

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