Citrine

Citrine is a bright, energising gemstone — a variety of quartz whose yellow to warm orange tones are created by minute traces of iron oxides. Found in Spain, the United States, Madagascar and Brazil, it has been known since antiquity and remains one of the most luminous members of the quartz family. Brazil is also the source of the famous 2,000-carat faceted citrine preserved at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Traditionally known as the “merchant’s stone,” it has long been associated with prosperity and creative momentum. Many traditions attribute to it a positive, uplifting energy linked to clarity and good humour. Over the centuries, its radiant glow has captivated figures such as Emperor Charles V and Queen Victoria. Today, its sunlit tones continue to inspire contemporary designers like Fernando Jorge, who value its vivid colour and warm presence.