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These natural citrine crystals display vibrant golden color and rich character. Many pieces have minor chips or show wear from their journey, which is why they are offered as an exceptional value. Without this natural wear, most would be graded significantly higher. Despite these small imperfections, they remain stunning examples of genuine, unheated citrine — radiant and full of life.
At Beyond Bohemian, we are proud to partner with individuals affiliated with worker-owned cooperatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where some of the most remarkable natural citrine in the world originates. The DRC faces challenges such as conflict, corruption, and difficult terrain, which makes safe extraction and transport of crystals incredibly complex. Our sourcing ensures these stones come from cooperatives that prioritize safety and fairness. Because citrine is often carried long distances on motorbikes from remote areas, minor chips are common. Yet this journey only highlights their authenticity — raw, natural treasures that reflect both the Earth’s beauty and the resilience of those who bring them to light. By choosing these crystals, you directly support artisanal mining communities and help build more equitable opportunities in one of the world’s most resource-rich, yet underserved, regions.
Description: Citrine is a vibrant, energizing gemstone primarily known for its golden-yellow color. It is a form of quartz and is popularly used in jewelry and for metaphysical purposes. Citrine is believed to attract wealth, prosperity, and success, and to encourage generosity, sharing good fortune with others.
Color: Golden yellow to yellow-brown.
Primary Sources: Brazil, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Ural Mountains in Russia.
Mining/Collection: Typically mined from hydrothermal veins or derived as a byproduct of amethyst mining.
Crystal Form/Structure: Hexagonal system, often found in prismatic and trigonal crystal forms.
Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale.
Physical Properties: Known for its durability and vibrant color, unaffected by exposure to light.
Emotional Properties: Inspires optimism and enthusiasm, and helps to dissipate negative energy.
Healing Properties: Believed to stimulate digestion, support endocrine function, and promote overall health in organs that require regulation of elimination.
Chakra: Solar Plexus Chakra.
Astrological Sign: Gemini, Aries, Libra, and Leo.
Unique Fact: Citrine is also known as "The Merchant's Stone"; shopkeepers and merchants traditionally placed citrine in their cash registers for prosperity.
Usage Insight: Carrying or wearing citrine can help manifest your personal intentions, particularly in relation to wealth and abundance.
Care Instructions: Clean citrine with warm, soapy water. It's generally safe to use ultrasonic cleaners, but steam cleaning should be avoided.
Authenticity Tips:
Color: Natural citrine has a subdued, pale yellow to a brownish color. Deep, vibrant oranges are often heat-treated amethysts.
Inclusions: Natural citrine may contain inclusions or cloudiness, unlike flawless synthetic versions.
Hardness Test: Citrine can scratch glass without being scratched by a steel knife due to its hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.
