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Orange Citrine
Product ID: 1015
The warm, radiant light of this gemstone instantly transports you to the atmosphere of sun-drenched Portuguese vineyards. Before you lies a natural Madeira citrine (Madeira Orange Citrine), which takes its name from the celebrated fortified wine, owing to its uniquely rich, amber-orange hue with noble fiery reflections. Unlike common yellow citrines, the Madeira variety is highly prized by collectors and jewellers worldwide for its rare depth of colour and intensity, which boldly rivals precious topazes.
The sophisticated elongated Cushion cut with softly rounded corners masterfully accentuates the natural magnetism of this gemstone. It endows the stone with the ability to radiate from within, capturing and refracting every ray of light into a captivating interplay of golden and cognac scintillations. This silhouette lends the jewel a touch of vintage elegance while retaining a distinctly modern allure.
The proportions of this citrine are perfectly suited to serve as the centrepiece of a luxury ring. The 9x5 mm dimensions allow the stone to command the hand with effortless presence, visually elongating the fingers and bestowing a singular grace upon every gesture. A weight of 1.28 carats ensures a perfect balance between the jewel's commanding presence and its refined sophistication. This stone will become not only a striking accent to an evening or business ensemble, but also a personal source of solar energy and warmth for its wearer.
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The story
About this creation
Citrine is one of the most captivating and sought-after gemstones in the world of haute couture and jewellery art, revered as the absolute sovereign among transparent precious stones in the warm yellow-to-orange palette. This magnificent member of the quartz family derives its distinguished name from the Latin word “citrus”, denoting the citron — an ancient, exotic fruit and close relative of the lemon — whose vivid, lustrous coloration the stone has inherited in full. Citrine has captured the hearts of beauty connoisseurs through a rare and extraordinarily harmonious combination: its deep, alluring colour and remarkable durability unite with surprising accessibility, rendering it an unrivalled choice for crafting both delicate everyday jewels and sumptuous evening parures.
One of citrine’s most distinctive natural properties is its capacity to form perfectly clear crystals of truly colossal dimensions. In the world of fine jewellery, this gemstone is celebrated for its monumentality: the largest faceted transparent stone ever recorded in history is, in fact, a citrine, weighing an astonishing 19 548 carats, with physical dimensions on the scale of a museum masterpiece. For classical jewellery, master craftsmen regularly have access to flawless crystals of 20 carats and beyond, opening a boundless canvas for creativity. Internationally acclaimed jewellers delight in showcasing citrine both as a bold, standalone solitaire and within luxurious polychrome compositions, where its solar radiance creates a magnificent contrast with the freshness of aquamarine, the cool depth of blue topaz, or the noble violet profundity of amethyst.
A fascinating and centuries-enduring fact is woven into the history of jewellery: before the advent of modern scientific gemology, this fiery gemstone was universally mistaken for precious topaz, owing to the striking resemblance of its finest golden-orange specimens. Merchants and sovereigns alike purchased citrines for centuries in the sincere belief that they were acquiring rare topazes. Entwined with this ancient misconception is a beautiful old legend, according to which citrine was believed to be the congealed drops of the midday sun, possessing the power to accumulate pure luminous energy. The ancient Romans believed this stone held magical power to shield its owner from ill intent, bestow eloquence, and attract abundance. For this reason, it was long known in ancient times as the “merchant’s stone”, for it was believed that the golden lustre of the crystal drew true gold into one’s purse, while its warming energy could dispel all doubt and bestow inner serenity. Through the centuries and into the present day, citrine remains a symbol of warmth, prosperity, and inexhaustible vitality.
In detail
Gemstones & parameters
| Colour | Orange |
|---|---|
| Gemstone | Citrine |
| Weight | 1.28 ct |
| Dimensions | 9 × 5 mm |
Living with your jewel
Caring for your jewellery
Caring for jewellery matters more than most people expect. Your creation sparkles newly after a gentle cleansing: most gemstones, and diamonds especially, respond beautifully to a wash in mild soapy water. But not every gem. An emerald, for example, must never be washed this way; its natural character asks for a different, gentler care. Please always ask us how to care for your jewellery, and especially for your gemstone. We will gladly show you.
Gold is a soft metal, and it deserves to be worn thoughtfully: removed for sport and heavy work, kept away from chemicals, stored in its box. And once every couple of years, we recommend bringing your jewel to a jeweller so the prongs can be checked for wear; a five-minute inspection protects a stone for a lifetime.
The presentation
Beautiful gift packaging
Every LA GEM creation arrives in our own gift packaging: a structured box in warm bronze, lined with satin and embroidered with the house name. Whether the piece is a gift for someone extraordinary or a quiet gift to yourself, the moment of opening is part of the jewel.
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