November Birthstones
Just like October, November is one of the few months that have two official birthstones. Citrine and Topaz are the birthstones for November. Lets explore the meaning of each of these.
Citrine aka the ‘Healing Quartz’
Citrine is one of the official birthstones for the month of November and is known as the ‘Healing Quartz’. This golden stone of zodiac jewelry supports health and vitality. It is also believed to encourage energy, hope and warmth to its wearer. It is a stone symbolizing manifestation and imagination as well as personal will. It is deemed to carry the power of the sun thus being warm and comforting.
This stone comes as a yellow, transparent variety of quartz with colors that range from pale yellow, honey, golden yellow and sometimes almost brown, sometimes containing sparkle inclusions. The name citrine first came from the French word citron which means lemon.
Most natural citrines are pale yellow while most of its commercial variety are either heat treated Amethyst or Smokey Quartz. Of all the gemstones, it is one of the most affordable being plentiful in nature. Citrines are frequently found in Bolivia, Brazil and Spain.
Topaz, aka the ‘Fiery Topaz’
Topaz is the other birthstone for November and is known for exhibiting a wide range of magnificent colors. Topaz was symbolic to the Egyptian Sun God Amon because of the fiery intensity of its’ glow. It has been used in talismans and amulets since ancient times.
Citrine is known for depicting gentle qualities while topaz is the opposite. Citrine brings about healing, peace and prosperity while the ‘fiery’ topaz brings passion and determination. Legend has it that topaz can control heat and that it has the ability to cool down boiling water which constitutes anger in a person.
The term topaz came from the Greek word ‘Topazion’ or ‘Topazios’. In some cases, however, it is believed that the word came from ‘Tapaz’, a Sanskrit word meaning ‘intense dedication’.
The November birthstones, citrine and topaz, are both popular for their healing qualities. Topaz has been reputed to be extremely effective when it comes to healing blood problems, tuberculosis, and insomnia as well as in controlling bouts of anger. On the other hand, citrine improves mental clarity and stimulates memory. Both stones also help in relaxing the mind and body.
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