The world of citrine sparkles in the beautiful colors of autumn, conjuring an image of a fall forest. A crystal full of energy, citrine is one of the most admired gemstone member in the quartz family .    Read More  

 
About Citrine

Citrine is a member of the quartz family, making it a close relative to gemstones such as amethyst or rock crystal. What makes citrine stand out from other quartz varieties is its golden hues, which come from traces of iron. The name of the jewel comes from the Latin "citrina," meaning "yellow." Its color range also includes golden brown and orange-red hues.  Read More



 
History of Citrine

Citrine may not have shared as much popularity as the other gemstone in ancient cultures, yet it has been found mentioned in history and lore which can be traced back to over 6, 000 years. The gemstone has been extensively used in Greece and Rome during the first and second centuries. During the Hellenistic Age which span from the period 300 and 150 B.C., the gemstone was used as decorative stones by the ancient Greece.   Read More





Citrine Care 

While citrines are hard, they may be susceptible to damage from other quartz stones or harder jewels such as topaz or sapphire. When storing, make sure they're prevented from rubbing against other jewelry. This may mean placing them in individual compartments, boxes or storage pouches. If the citrines are part of a necklace or bracelet, wrapping them in cloth or tissue paper may help to keep the piece from scratching itself.  Read More




Since 1976 I have been Designing and Creating Fine Hand Crafted Jewelry. I have had the privilege of meeting and working with some of the most talented and educated gemstone cutters throughout the world. The sourcing of these gemstones is one of the many facets in the process of creating and executing Fine Hand Crafted Jewelry. This extensive network enables us to find the desired gemstone whether it is a unique Semi-precious Gemstone, a brilliant Ruby or Sapphire or a diamond no matter the size. We respect any and all requests irrespective of size or budget.
  
Our in house staff of highly skilled craftspeople; specialists in metal work and wax carving, model makers,  jewelers, setters, polishers, CAD design assistants, stone management specialists and quality control all contribute in a team effort which affords us the opportunity to manufacture all our work in our own studio/atelier in the heart of New York of which we are most proud. Although many will claim their studio is full service, in reality there are only a few who can complete all the above mentioned aspects in the manufacturing of Fine Hand Crafted Jewelry.
  
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The Valentin Magro New York Newsletter is published monthly. This month, August, we shall highlight and discuss Citrine.

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