For those born in the month of November, there are two golden-hued gems that are considered to be their birthstone. One is topaz, and the other is citrine. How did such a thing happen?, you may ask. The two stones look so similar…and that is just the answer. Although topaz has been most commonly considered November’s birthstone since the 1400s, citrine has been so often mistaken to be its look-alike, that citrine has now become just as acceptable for this month’s birthstone.
Truth be told, topaz comes in many different colors, including yellow, blue, and pink, but its golden-colored form- called imperial topaz -is the most prized, and thus the most used when utilized in birthstone jewelry.
The warm color of imperial topaz and citrine is ideal for the autumn season that occurs during November, with the changing leaves matching the precious gemstone. Yet, November can also be cold and dreary, so if that’s the way you feel this month, just remember the stanza below from this poem[1]:
Who first comes to this world below
With drear November’s fog and snow,
Should prize the topaz’s amber hue,
Emblem of friends and lovers true.
Caring for your topaz and citrine jewelry: It is best to wash both stones only with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.
We carry a nice selection of citrine and topaz pieces in our showroom, and many can be found on our eBay store. Below you can feast your eyes on some of our favorite finds…
If you don’t know what “briolette cut” means, then let us show you with these dazzling blue topaz dangle earrings. Briolette is a pear-shape cut that is faceted all around and typically drilled through to create a bead. These removable blue beauties hang from sterling silver and gold hoops, and would be the perfect accessory to dress-up this year’s birthday outfit! Get them here.
This colorful topaz looks simply mystical- hence where it got the name Mystic Topaz! Mystic topaz is a naturally white topaz that is lab-treated in a way that gives it this unique color. Mystic topaz is an ideal gem for anyone who believes in magic! Find this white gold and diamond Mystic topaz ring here.
Now who would’ve thought that pairing blue topaz with blue sapphires could work so well? These particular earrings feature London Blue topaz, which is also a lab-enhanced color in a naturally blue stone. The color practically matches that of the dangling sapphires in this captivating design. These hoop earrings would make a perfect gift for the funky, Bohemian in your life. Find these babies here.
Perhaps your looking for something more…designer. Look no further than these stunning vintage Lagos Caviar earrings, featuring sunny-hued cabochon citrines set in sterling silver and yellow gold. Talk about making a statement! View these lovelies here.
Don’t you just love how the orange in this sunny citrine is enhanced by the yellow gold in this ring? Add some diamond accents and voila!- you have one gorgeous piece of jewelry! This is a cocktail ring you won’t want to just save for special occasions, and what a great gift it would make! Find this lovely here.
Last but certainly not least, a little Art deco treasure! An ideal gift for the vintage jewelry collector, this ring features a rust-colored citrine set in a white gold filigree-style setting. This ring is positively breath-taking, so stop in to try it on today! Find it on our eBay store here.
Prices for all items displayed are available by calling us at our East Brunswick, NJ showroom at 888-565-1120. Just reference this blog post when calling. And remember- we’re always buying, so you can bring in an old piece and trade it for something new! Happy birthday, November birthdays!
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