Citrine is a variety of quartz known for its yellow to yellow-orange color. The tone can vary from pale yellow to more intense and deep shades. The color of citrine is generally attributed to the presence of iron in the quartz structure.
Citrine is often cut into faceted shapes to enhance its brilliance and is used in a variety of jewelry pieces, including rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, some people associate citrine with metaphysical properties, believing it to have energizing and good luck qualities in certain traditions.