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November Birthstones - Topaz and Citrine

by Judy Ellis
Two gems are appropriate for November birthdays - Topaz and Citrine.
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Topaz

Topaz, November's primary birthstone, boasts a confusing history.

Known since ancient times, often misidentified, especially with citrine, November's alternative.

Available in a rainbow of colors, prized for thousands of years.

In antiquity, all yellow gems were called topaz, confusing it with others.

Distinct from citrine quartz or smoky quartz, topaz spans pink, purple, orange, and blue tones beyond golden hues.
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Citrine

Citrine, November's other birthstone, is the "healing quartz."

This golden gem supports vitality, health, hope, energy, and warmth.

Ranges from pastel yellow to deep brownish orange, affordable and abundant.

Most common in Brazil, Bolivia, Spain.

Ancient confusion with topaz from Topazios island due to similar colors.

Topaz shades of brown, yellow-gold, orange mimic citrine closely.
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Blue Topaz - the man-made topaz

Blue topaz marks the fourth wedding anniversary traditionally.

Imperial topaz honors the twenty-third.

Natural blue topaz is extremely rare.

20th-century enhancement tech made it widely available via irradiation and heat treatment of colorless topaz for stable blue hues.

Ranges from light to deep blue; richer tones command higher value.
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Materials

Blue Topaz Cubic Zirconia
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Citrine Cubic Zirconia
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4mm Light Topaz 5328 Bi-Cone Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10
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6mm Topaz 5000 Round Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10
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4mm Round Cubic Zirconia Complete 12 Birthstone Set
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6mm Round Cubic Zirconia Birthstone Set
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Tools

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