The popularity of various kinds of jewelry today is as high as ever. This is not only about jewelry, but also ordinary accessories. For example, about the citrine ring.
Mineral history
Citrine and its amazing characteristics have been known since ancient times. Its name is derived from the Latin word "citrus", which literally translates as lemon yellow. Among jewelers, this stone received the nickname "Golden Topaz".
In the Soviet Union it was believed that this stone was a distinctive sign of merchants, and until the XVIII century it was called for some reason "topaz from Spain." Interestingly, over time, the popularity of this stone not only did not fall, but also increased significantly. Now it is installed in a wide variety of decorations.
Distinctive features
The considered mineral belongs to the category of semiprecious stones created by masters of jewelry from quartz crystals. Also, not so long ago they began to create it from amethyst.
Amethyst, which is visually made under the stone in question, is almost indistinguishable from natural quartz. It has a certain tendency to shades of orange and brown. And real citrine has bright yellow colors. It will shimmer in the light during bends and will take on different shades from different angles.
Citrines are most valuable, which according to certain criteria are similar to topazes and have a yellowish-greenish tint or a shade of madeira. The price of natural minerals is about the same as that of artificial ones. And to distinguish them from the original is almost impossible.They surpass natural analogues in aesthetic indicators - they are uniform in color and transparent, like a tear. The average price of a mineral per 1 carat is in the range of 11-12 thousand dollars.
Citrine is widely used for jewelry and accessories. One of which is a ring with citrine, which can give the image of a woman nobility and emphasize the beauty of tender female hands. This accessory is especially popular among young ladies.
How is it combined with metals?
According to jewelers, citrine goes well with other minerals. It is especially effective in combining with stones such as cubic zirconia and gem. A little less spectacular - with black and white diamonds. Often you can see the golden ring with topaz and yellow citrine.
Jewelers include citrine in various compositions of flowers, create exclusive jewelry, as well as decorate them with various kinds of patterns. Very interesting and unusual rings look, in which there are several citrines, combined into one kind of composition, or with one stone surrounded by a large number of smaller gems.
Who is it for?
Many girls put on various dresses of pastel gentle tones for such jewelry. In this case, the overflow of the mineral will not only organically complement the image, but also emphasize the beauty and attractiveness of the fair sex.
Such a female jewelry, even in the simplest design, can perfectly complement the image of almost any type. But depending on the physical characteristics, namely the size and weight of the ring, you can choose the option for both the girl and the mature lady.
New with Citrine
The processing of these stones may be different. Because of this, jewelers can create a variety of combinations. Recently, there has been a tendency to create rings with unprocessed citrine by jewelry makers. Such decisions are extraordinary and at the same time do not lose their brightness. By the way, even such minerals will look spectacular in the form of rings. Also, they can be combined with any metal - bronze, gold or silver. Such a plan of decoration is especially distinguished and each representative of the fair sex should take a closer look at them.
Healing and magical properties
- According to magicians and figures in the occult realms, citrine promotes the development of eloquence among owners. They not only recommend wearing rings, but also pendants with this stone to representatives of various professions whose activities are in one way or another connected with oratory - to teachers, politicians, and teachers.
- Citrine will also be useful for children who have speech problems.
- The stone in question will also bring good luck to businessmen, as well as workers in professions whose activities are associated with risk.
- According to doctors, citrine can positively affect the functioning of the kidneys, liver, and gastrointestinal tract. Jewelry with this stone is especially necessary to wear if a person is sick with cystitis, gastritis or pyelonephritis.
- From a mental point of view, this stone is also useful, since the yellow color creates a good mood.
How to store and wear jewelry?
In order for the female ring with citrine to retain its original appearance, the following recommendations should be observed:
- it’s best to take off your jewelry when you are washing dishes or doing some housework. The ring can simply get mechanical damage;
- you should know that various bleaches and household chemicals can cause a change in the color of citrine;
- it is not necessary to expose the stone to long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation, otherwise its color may change for the worse;
- you should not expose citrine and jewelry with it to sudden changes in temperature, because the risk of damage to the stone or its destruction increases significantly;
- in addition, varnishes and even perfumes can also adversely affect the stone.Therefore, you should wear jewelry only after you have applied makeup and everything related to it.
If we talk about storage, then you should adhere to such recommendations:
- do not hide the ring in the box immediately after cleaning - wait until it dries;
- it is better not to store it with other jewelry, since the risk of damage increases at times. It is best to wrap the ring in something soft or just put it in a bag.
How to clean this accessory?
If we talk about cleaning, then such a ring should be cleaned with soap and water, or using special detergents that do not contain aggressive chemicals.
The cleaning procedure is as follows:
- first we fill the container with warm water and add a little soap or detergent to it;
- we lower the ring into the solution for about half an hour;
- we take the jewelry out of the container with water and carefully clean it of dirt with a rag or a soft toothbrush;
- the rest should be wiped with a soft brush. It is especially important to clean hard-to-reach areas where dirt accumulates especially quickly;
- Now the accessory should be rinsed with water and dried with a soft cloth. If you just leave it to air dry, spots may appear on it.
In no case should the exposed mineral be exposed to steam, as it has already been noted that it reacts extremely negatively to temperature changes.
Ultrasound citrine rings can also be cleaned of dirt. But you should know that such a method can cause a weakening of the frame of the ring and there is a risk that at some point the stone will simply fall out of it. Also, it is forbidden to use this method if the stone was previously coated with color enhancing paint. The same goes for stone, which has filled cracks. The vibrations generated by the cleaner can create defects in the filling of the stone.
As a result
As you can see, the citrine ring is really a great decoration, both for young girls and for mature ladies. The mineral in question has a lot of useful magical and healing properties. Also, it will be a great addition to almost any style, which makes it a universal solution even when you still do not know what outfit you will wear for the next event.
Citrine rings are very easy to care for, which only adds to their benefits. Generally speaking, this is one of the most interesting solutions in terms of accessories or jewelry, which is not on the market today.