subject: Citrine: November Birthstone Jewelry [print this page] Birthstones have been around since at least the first century and in those days, people believed that wearing a birthstone brings them good luck and protects them. Birthstones are gemstones that are associated with each month. Each month has its different birthstone that influences the personality of a person. Every stone has its own relative value and is meant only for people born in a specific month. Tradition associates a gem with each sign of the zodiac based on a color system. Nowadays birthstones became associated with calendar months rather than the zodiac.
The eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar with a length of 30 days is November. The birthstone for the month of November is Citrine. It is commonly used gemstone in jewelry. The name Citrine comes from an old French word, "citrin", meaning lemon. Over the centuries, Citrine acquired a reputation as a "success stone" that promotes prosperity and abundance. Citrine brings success in unexpected ways. 'Citrine', a type of quartz, is available in different colors ranging from a light yellow to a golden brown. Yellow colors of the citrine gemstone were said to offer protection from dangers when traveling, to ward off evil, and to keep sickness away on land or on sea. Of the world's gem-grade Citrine, Brazil produces the most. An alternate gemstone for those born in November is Yellow Topaz. It's golden color was believed by the Egyptians to be the glow cast by
the sun god.
November birthstone ring is a special ring which has the gemstone citrine or topaz in it. There are many types of jewelry such as sterling silver jewelry and cubic zirconia jewelry containing birthstone, including birthstone rings, birthstone
earrings and birthstone pendants. Many jewelry shops offer a large selection of sterling silver and cubic zirconia jewelry set in birthstone. November birthstone ring brings a sparkle of good fortune to its wearers.
