Citrine - Burnt Amethyst Pierced Pendant

Citrien – Gebrande Amethist Doorboorde Hanger uit China

Citrine

Citrine is a yellow to orange variety of quartz and derives its colour from traces of iron in the crystal lattice. The natural form is rare and appreciated for its warm, transparent appearance. Its colour can range from pale yellow to deep amber.

Citrine is found in Brazil, Madagascar, Russia and the United States, among others. Its chemical formula is SiO₂, and it crystallises in the trigonal system. Citrine has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. An important distinction is made between natural citrine and citrine created by heating amethyst or smoky quartz. This so-called "burnt amethyst" often has a darker orange or reddish-brown colour, and we always explicitly indicate which variant it is.

Sources:
Mindat.org, Gemdat.org, Wikipedia - Citrine

Pierced Pendants

Pierced pendants are polished and cut (precious) stones with a drill hole, making them easy to wear on a cord or chain. This makes them a popular choice for jewellery. In most cases, the pendants are pierced widthwise, from left to right.

The pierced pendants are available in various shapes and sizes, including drop, oval, point and heart. Some of the range is manufactured in China, while other pendants come from Madagascar. The pierced diameter varies by model and is usually between 2 and 4 mm. We sell the pierced pendants individually, with some having a minimum order of 5 pieces. Unfortunately, we do not currently have any matching cord or chain in our range!