November Birthstones and Their Meanings
As many of us know, every month has been assigned a different birthstone, each providing a different significant trait of those born in that month. Unlike most months, November has two separate birthstones: topaz and citrine. Both of these cheery yellow gems are meant to bring warmth into an otherwise chilly part of the year.
Topaz has been confused with citrine for centuries, but they actually come from different mineral families. Citrine is a type of quartz, whereas topaz is a silicate mineral. For centuries, all yellow gemstones, including citrine, were considered to be topaz. In reality, topaz comes in a wide variety of colors, not just yellow. Yellow topaz specifically is one of the birthstones for November. Although the two stones look similar to one another, they have several differing properties. Citrine is a brighter stone and has a more lemon shape than Topaz.
Color is often one of the most notable parts of a birthstone, and both topaz and citrine have a gorgeous yellow hue, bringing a pop of brightness to the start of winter. The yellow is meant to represent the light and joy brought by the sun, even in a colder month.
In addition to the warmth the gems bring, it is also meant to represent love and affection. Wearing topaz and citrine is meant to bring strength to all who wear it. Wearing your birthstone is a great way to gather some of your most notable traits by keeping the gem close to your heart.
Gifting someone their birthstone is a meaningful gesture that they will be able to remember for a long time. When picking out a jewelry piece for someone, it is important to keep their personal style in mind. This could include thinking about what types of pieces they wear most as well as the level of simplicity they like for their jewelry. For example, some people enjoy a necklace with just one simple and small gem while others prefer a piece that will catch someone’s eye a bit more, such as having several stones in one piece. Creating the perfect jewelry piece for someone can be a difficult task, so it may be wise to consult an experienced jeweler to craft the piece for you. Try consulting a local jeweler, such as Ohio Gem Lab, to create the jewelry of your dreams.
