Birthstone of November
Shine bright this month with November’s beautiful birthstones: Topaz and Citrine! These richly colored gemstones are known to have calming energies while bringing fortune and warmth.
The name Topaz derives from the Greek topazos, meaning “to seek”. Topaz crystals are formed within lava flows of igneous rocks and with a Hardness on the Mohs Scale of 8, it is one of the hardest minerals on the scale and the hardest silicate. Precious topaz ranges in color from brownish orange to yellow. Its golden color was believed by the Egyptians to be the glow cast by the sun god, Ra.
The name citrine comes from the old French word “citrin,” which means lemon. Citrine may have actually begun as Amethyst, but the heat from nearby molten rock changed it to the yellow form of quartz. The warm yellow color of Citrine is said to be a gift from the sun and is believed to be a healing gemstone. Citrine is also recognized as the preferred gift for the 13th anniversary. According to legends, Citrine is the “The Stone of Success”. Chinese emperors would wear citrine jewelry and believed it would increase intellectual capabilities and broaden the mind.
Today, these gems remain one of the most affordable and popular yellow gemstones. Whether shopping for a November birthday, a 13th wedding anniversary, or just an affordable piece of jewelry to compliment any style, Topaz and Citrine make a perfect gift. Discover beautiful new designs below that ought to spark some gift ideas!
18k Yellow Gold & Blue Topaz Ring
By: Kristy Ford
KRFR1002
Noe Valley Gallery
Goldfill & Blue Topaz Earrings
By: Heidi Hodes
HDHD4356
Pacific Heights Gallery
Black Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver & Citrine Ring
By: Sethi Couture
SETHI1634
Noe Valley Gallery
Gold Vermeil & Citrine Earrings
By: Stephany Hitchcock
STHT3428
Noe Valley Gallery
Black Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, Diamonds, & Blue Topaz Earrings
By: Alberian & Aulde
ABAL4665
Pacific Heights Gallery
14k White Gold, London Blue Topaz, & Diamond Ring
By: Porter Gulch
PRGL4024
Pacific Heights Gallery
18k Yellow Gold, Oxidized Silver, & Citrine Bracelet
By: Alp Sagnak
ATMN1111
Noe Valley Gallery
18k Yellow Gold & Blue Topaz Necklace
By: Kristy Ford
KRFR1010
Noe Valley Gallery
Oxidized Silver, Goldfill, & London Blue Topaz Necklace
By: Heidi Hodes
HDHD4367
Pacific Heights Gallery
14k White Gold & Blue Topaz Ring
By: Leslie Paige
LSPG4005
Pacific Heights Gallery
Visit us in store to discover our entire collection of new jewelry and celebrate November in style!
Gallery of Jewels - Noe Valley
4089 24th St.
San Francisco, CA. 94114
Gallery of Jewels - Pacific Heights
2115 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA. 94115