Citrine, a November Birthstone

Rarely occurring in nature, citrine has been made readily available through heat treatment of natural amethyst. The natural form can be sourced but be prepared to pay a premium for it.

Birthstones and Anniversaries

Citrine is used as a birthstone for November as well commemorating the 13th anniversary.

Physical qualities

Chemical Composition: SiO2
Refractive index: 1.544 to 1.553
Specific gravity: 2.66 (+0.03/-0.02)
Mohs hardness: 7

What to look for.

Color: The finest color is vivid yellows to reddish orange. Earth tones are also sought after.
Clarity: Most citrine doesn't have inclusions that can be seen to the unaided eye.
Cut: The gem is readily available in all shapes.
Carat Weight: The gem is available in all size ranges.

Engagement Rings

Turquoise and Diamond Necklace

Yellow marquise diamond ring

Diamond cluster ring

Diamond, sapphire and turquoise brooch

Vintage diamond bracelet

Tiffany and Co Gold sapphire pin

Tiffany and Co. Gold pin showing mark

Onyx and diamond pin

Jewelers of America

Gemological Institute of America

Coins before fabrication

Paul and Helmuth 1982

Helmuth Octagon

Helmuth building showcases

Helmuth building showcases

Rosedale storefront

Custom Citrine ring with fire opal accents

Blue topaz ring with necklace bridge

Ruby Ring with Celtic design

Channel set sapphire ring

Pink starburst ring

Pink Starburst ring angled view

Green and pink tourmaline statement ring

Green and pink tourmaline statement ring iso view

Three Stone Ring with color alexandrite and amethyst

Green sapphire ring with hexagonal halo and high detail.

Brown sapphire ring with green sapphires sides.

Brown sapphire ring with green sapphires sides. Top View.

Brown sapphire ring with green sapphires sides. Angled View.

Custom halo engagement ring with accent diamonds

Custom halo engagement ring with accent diamonds. Top view.

Custom halo engagement ring with accent diamonds and hidden pretty scroll detail

Custom oval halo ring with scrollwork and accent diamond in undercarriage.

Custom oval halo ring with scrollwork and accent diamond in undercarriage. Angle view.

Custom oval ring with scrollwork and accent diamond in undercarriage. Without the halo variation.

Custom oval ring with scrollwork and accent diamond in undercarriage. Without the halo variation. Top view.

Custom oval ring with scrollwork and accent diamond in undercarriage. Without the halo variation. Detail view.

Custom split halo jacket for a princess cut solitaire ring. Top angle view.

Custom split halo jacket for a princess cut solitaire ring. Side angle view.

Front view of parabolic pendant

Petite Halo Ring

Petite Halo Ring

Oval halo with accent trio sides

Shiner Beer Engraving

Champagne Flutes

Staff Group Photo

Mary and Helmuth

Graduates with Schaeffer pens

Christmas Window

Louise Buchkosky

Group photo at Schaeffer pens

Christmas Decor

Celebrating Relationships

Cufflinks in box

Diamond Elegance

Helmuth and diamond pose

Charms & Dangles

Cuff links worn

James (Jim) Buchkosky

Half bezel diamond ring

Madeira Citrine Parabolic Pendant

Looking up view of parabolic pendant

Custom bezel set yellow diamond, multi row halo engagement ring.

Heart detail on shoulders perspective view

Three stone with hidden Pink

Oval halo with accent trio sides

Petite Halo Ring

Petite Halo Front View

Oval halo trio accented ring

Custom bezel set yellow diamond, multi row halo engagement ring. Angle view.

Variation of half bezel antique style ring with bypass perpective

Twins and Triplets

Rose gold heart detail top

Sapphire Pendant

Oval halo with accent trio sides

Three stone with sweeping prongs

Tod down view of parabolic pendant

Custom yellow diamond, double row halo engagement ring. With split shank shoulders. Angle view.

Oval halo with trio accents

Half bezel antique style ring

Petite Ring Angle View

Variation of half bezel antique style ring with bypass, top view

Petite Ring Side View

Three stone with sweeping prongs view b

design detail on side of half bezel diamond ring

Rose gold heart detail angled

Custom yellow diamond, double row halo engagement ring. With split shank shoulders. Underside view.

Rear view of parabolic pendant

Yellow cushion cut diamond pendant

Variation of half bezel antique style ring with bypass, through view

Heart detail on shoulders through view

Mint green Tourmaline

Side view of parabolic pendant

Petite Ring Rear View

Fancy three stone with accented shanks

Custom yellow diamond, double row halo engagement ring. With split shank shoulders. Top view.

Variation of half bezel antique style ring with bypass, side view

Blue Topaz pendant

Variation of half bezel antique style ring with bypass

Tapered three stone ring

Antique bezel Ring project

Custom marquise halo engagement ring with tapering second halo row.

Custom split Halo ring

Custom split halo ring with curves

Custom round halo ring, angle view.

Custom round halo ring, top view.

Custom round halo ring, through view.

Custom pear shape halo ring

Custom fancy halo ring, with subtle three stone motif. An ininity design is incorporated into the undercarriage.

Custom fancy halo ring, with subtle three stone motif.

Custom yellow gold marquise diamond halo ring.

Gemstone ring custom design

Custom foral style halo ring.

Custom three stone rings

Hearts on the Shoulders

Petite Halo Ring

Antique bezel engagement ring

Custom engagement ring with rose gold detail inlayed in shank with styled u-prongs

Custom engagement ring with rose gold detail inlayed in shank with styled u-prongs, side view

Custom radiant cut diamond ring with half moon diamond sides and custom cut bullet cut diamonds.

Custom channel set engagement ring with scrollwork inlayed into shank.

Custom marquise halo engagement ring with tapering second halo row.

Custom pear shape halo ring

Custom fancy halo ring, with subtle three stone motif. An ininity design is incorporated into the undercarriage.

Oval halo with trio diamond accents

Custom bar set major diamond engagement ring

Custom pink tourmaline accented engagement ring with flyaway marquise diamond sides. Angle view

Custom pink tourmaline accented engagement ring with flyaway marquise diamond sides. Top view.

Custom cathedral shank ring with side set diamond melee.

Citrine and Fire Opal Ring

Custom split Halo ring

Custom fancy halo ring, with subtle three stone motif.

Custom yellow gold marquise diamond halo ring.

Madeira Citrine Parabolic Design

Custom statement engagement ring set with three rows of diamonds, and showing a matching three row diamond wedding ring.

Custom solitaire ring with fancy prong work. Angle view.

Custom solitaire ring with fancy prong work. Side view.

Custom round halo ring, angle view.

Custom round halo ring, top view.

Custom split halo ring with curves

Custom round halo ring, through view.

Sapphire and Diamond ring