November Birthstone: Citrine

The birthstone for November is the citrine, a beautiful gem with a distinctive yellow-orange color. The stone is often translucent and can have a glassy appearance.

Yellow Citrine, the November Stone

Citrine is also called the "sacred stone." Ancient healers believed the stone could bestow wisdom and heal people. Citrine was said to bring wealth and protect against the evil eye. It is also said to help with mood swings, depression and panic attacks. It is a soothing stone that offers comfort and dispels negative energy.

Properties of Citrine Quartz

Citrine symbolizes creativity, has a soothing effect, helps in the fight against depression and brings enlightenment. It is a very powerful healing and purifying stone. It brings balance and calm, encouraging greater inner peace and energizing the body in times of exhaustion. This birthstone brings awareness of your own responsibility and helps you regain your balance.

Physically, this birthstone helps relieve pain, reduce inflammation, cleanse the body and ease cramps. It also supports the absorption of nutrients, benefits the immune system and fights viral infections.

History of the Scorpio Stone

Native Americans used this stone as a magical stone to protect against approaching danger and bad luck. They often sewed the stone into their clothing so they would always have it with them. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks used citrine as a burial gift to honor and protect the deceased.

The Scorpio Stone

Besides being the November birthstone, citrine is linked to the zodiac signs Scorpio and Sagittarius. If you like, you can use this stone to create jewelry inspired by your zodiac sign too.

Scorpio October 23 – November 21: topaz and citrine

Sagittarius November 22 – December 19: citrine and topaz

So Scorpio can choose between the October birthstone, opal, and the November stone, citrine. Sagittarius can go for the November stone or opt for topaz instead.

Yellow Citrine at Mama Jewels

Besides jewelry with the November birthstone, our store offers a wide collection of birthstone jewelry. If you would like to create a one-of-a-kind piece with citrine, you can do that in our studio. One of our experienced goldsmiths will help you explore the possibilities of setting a citrine in a ring, pendant or bracelet.

Order the November Stone Online

Gemstone jewelry is often one of a kind and not available in a range of standard sizes. If you want to order a citrine ring online, we will make it to size in our studio. Use our tips to find the right ring size. We also have gorgeous silver and gold pendants with birthstones. A birthstone bracelet can be a one-of-a-kind gift for yourself or someone you love.