Golden Citrine Kite Faceted Gemstones, AAA-Grade

Featuring a striking kite shape, this citrine displays an an appealing golden color that makes it a great choice for your custom design. Showcase its color by using it to create a custom pendant design or partner it with complementary-color simulated or natural gemstones in a bold, multicolor necklace, ring or brooch. This gemstone shows the superior cut, clarity and active scintillation required to be classified as a top-quality AAA-grade gemstone. Citrine is one of the birthstones for November. Citrine, although often mistakenly referred to as topaz, belongs to the quartz family. The yellow color of this gemstone is due to the presence of iron in the trigonal crystal structure. Named for its bright citrus color, citrine can present a range of yellow hues, from pale yellow to deep brownish gold. Though gemstone-quality citrine is rare, Rio Grande offers the highest quality available. According to folklore, citrine conveys the power of the sun. A revival from the 1920s, the kite cut features four sides and a large table that enhances the brilliance of the gemstone.

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Gemstone type: Citrine
Stone shape: Kite
Stone size: 6 x 4mm, 7 x 5mm, 9 x 7mm
Stone type: Natural
Color: Light to Medium Gold
Birthstone: November
Enhancement: Heat-treated (H)
Grade: AAA
Mohs hardness: 7
Clarity: Eye-clean
Refractive index: 1.544–1.553
Specific gravity: 2.6–2.7
Brand: AGTA
Mineral source: BRAZIL
Cutting center: India