With its sunny yellow to gold color it’s no wonder citrine is considered to be a cheerful gemstone that radiates positive energy and dissipates negative energy. Like amethyst, citrine is actually a variety of quartz. Citrine is the yellow to gold variety and amethyst the purple variety. Speaking of amethyst, most citrine on the market today is actually amethyst or smoky quartz that has been heat treated to change its color. This is because natural citrine is pale yellow in color and extremely rare.

Citrine is believed to help the heart, kidney, digestive tract, liver and muscles. It is also believed to eliminate self-destructive tendencies, increase personal clarity and promote creativity.

Probably due to its sunny color ancient civilizations considered Citrine a gift from the sun that projects positive energy.

Citrine was called the “Merchant’s Stone” because of the belief that placing a citrine in the case register of a shop to promote success, prosperity and abundance, especially in business.

Some other legends claim that citrine relieves stress and promotes happiness, clarity and strength.

A citrine is often given as a symbol of hope, youth, health and fidelity.

Legend says that the gem can have a cooling effect and can alleviate nocturnal fears as well as warn the wearer of illnesses and the presence of poisons, thus protecting the individual from sudden death.

It was thought during medieval times that citrine could protect against the plague, snake, spider bites and evil people.

According to Chinese legends, citrine is "The Stone of Success" and it should be given to generous people only.