Citrine & Diamond Drop Earrings 2.50ct Citrine 18K White Gold

Diamond Guide

At Diamond Treats:

• All diamond jewellery comes with a Diamond Certificate
• The diamond 'Colour' and 'Clarity' that we set in each item is shown clearly on the product page
• All diamonds are of a bright white 'Colour'.
• All diamonds are eye clean so that there are almost no inclusions visble to the naked eye
• All diamonds are of the finest 'Cut' to ensure that you get the most sparkling diamonds in your jewellery

THE FOUR C's:

Cut

Cut is a very important quality factor, and probably the most challenging, of the four Cs to understand. The brilliance of a diamond depends heavily on its cut, which give a diamond that brightness that seems to come from the very heart of the diamond. The quality of the cut is a result of just the right angles, proportions and finish of the diamond.  It is the quality of the cut that gives a diamond its ability to handle light, which in turn leads to its dazzling brilliance and fire.

Clarity

Almost all diamonds contain some inner flaws, or inclusions, that occur during the formation process.  These inclusions are the ‘birthmarks’ of the diamond.  The visibility, number and size of these inclusions determine what is called the clarity of a diamond. The inclusions interfere with the path of light through the diamond and therefore, diamonds that contain a lower degree of these inclusions create more brilliance.  The better the clarity of the diamond the more expensive the diamond will be.  Most inclusions in a diamond are so small that it is not possible to see them with the naked eye.

Color

A diamond is graded based on its lack of colour.  The less colour, or the more colourless a diamond is, the greater its value and its visual appeal. Diamond colour grades range as follows:

• D-F (Colourless) – These are the rarest and highest colour grade diamonds
• G-J (Near Colourless) – These are rare diamonds still with a bright white colour
• K-M (Faint) – These are not so rare diamonds with a slight yellow tint
• N-R (Very Light) – These are widely available diamonds with noticeable yellow tint
• S-Z (Light) – These grade of diamonds are plentiful in the market and therefore the lowest colour grade

Colourless and Near Colourless diamonds are the most desirable since they allow the most refraction of light (sparkle). 

Carat (weight)

Diamond Carat is the unit of weight by which a diamond is measured  As diamond carat weight increases so does its value, however it is important to note that as larger diamonds are rarer than smaller ones, the value of a single diamond increases exponentially with its carat weight.  Often the carat weight of a diamond is used when talking about the diamonds size.  Although this is not strictly correct, naturally, as the weight of a diamond increases, so does its size, and for this reason people use Carat weight as an indication of size. 

The table below shows the approximate diameter of a round and princess cut diamond as the carat weight changes:

Our Citrines are selected very carefully.  They are a beautiful shade of yellow with excellent transparency.  We maintain an exceptional quality of citrine throughout our jewellery. 

Citrines at a Glance:

One of November's gems is citrine. Citrine is known as the stone of wealth. It is believed to promote happiness and to be useful against depression. It symbolizes hope, youth, health, wealth, and fidelity. 

World of Citrines:

Citrines have been the one ‘constant’, within jewellery, spanning a thousand years and most commonly found in Brazil, Bolivia & Spain.  Citrines are a Yellow gemstone and are a coloured variety of Quartz.

Citrines: As a ‘talisman’.

Citrines symbolizes peace and productivity. Consumers are drawn to the colour because it signifies health, happiness and the healing power of wisdom. The crystals embodied within a citrine, personifies success, abundance, and personal power. A citrine represents joy which has the ability to light up a life, due to it being a solar plexus chakra gemstone.

Brief history

According to the book of Exodus, learned scholars felt passionately that the citrine gemstone fitted the description of Aaron’s breastplate. Aaron was the First Priest of Israel, according to the Biblical book Leviticus, where his story began in Exodus, as a spokesman for his brother, the legendary Moses.

Largest citrine found:

In 2010, the largest citrine stone was found in Malaga, Spain, weighing over 20,200 carats. Although found in a Brazilian mine, the gemstone was named Malaga due to its first unveiling there to the international diamond and gemstone community / world.

Historical:

Citrines were heavily used in art between the First World War and Second World War respectively, especially during the Art Deco era and during the 17^th Century, Scottish men used hand-crafted Citrines, decoratively on swords and daggers.

Interesting facts: Citrines

1. Citrine is an alternative variation of quartz, the second most abundant mineral on Earth.

2. Citrine is associated with hope, strength, cheerfulness and good health. It has been believed to promote creativity, helps clarity and eliminates self-destructive tendencies.

3. The name citrine comes from an old French word ‘citrin’, meaning lemon.  As one of the rare versions of quartz, this gemstone ranges in colour from the palest yellow to a sombre amber.

4. The Romans were thought to be the first to wear quartz, crafting it into a polished but unfaceted cut of stone known as cabachon.

5. Citrine became more popular during the Romantic Period which was an artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe towards the end of the 1800s.

6. According to Chinese legend, citrine is ‘The Stone of Success’, should only be given to generous & worthy people. Citrine jewellery was deeply lauded by ancient emperors for their ability to increase intellectual capabilities. Today, citrine is used by modern Chinese students to help them succeed in exams. Chinese professors use it when lecturing. Citrine is widely used in China during gemstone healing sessions to create a sense of feeling and emotion.

7. Citrine, like all forms of quartz, was believed during the European Early Modern Period to have magical powers and was worn as a talisman against evil thoughts and snake venom.

8. Citrine is mainly mined in Brazil. Quantities of citrine are found in Russia, Colorado, Madagascar, Bolivia, Burma, Canada, Sri Lanka, Spain, and the U.S.

9. Citrine is associated to two divine deities: Demeter, the Greek goddess of harvest, associated with productivity and Sekhmet, the Egyptian goddess of war.

10. Citrine has a Mohs Scale Hardness rating of 7, meaning it isn’t scratched so easily and is durable enough to avoid chipping from day-to-day wear.

Celebrities / public figures who wear citrines:

• Naomi Harris (October 2013; The ‘Oscars’; Academy Awards ceremony;  – via Citrine Jewelers, USA – red carpet event for its numerous Oscar nominations for ‘Skyfall’)
• Jessica Chastain (March 2012 – The ‘Oscars’; Academy Awards ceremony;  – via Citrine Jewelers, USA – red carpet event for its Oscar nominations for ‘Zero Dark Thirty’)
• Emma Watson (November 2015 – for Angara Jewellery range, USA)
• Kate Middleton / Duchess of Cambridge (June 2015 – via Marie Claire magazine, UK for Kiki McDonough)

Interesting fact: Dec 2015

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie-Pitt, married to Brad Pitt; donated an 18 carat citrine necklace from Robert Procop’s ‘Style of Jolie’, which she designed herself, from her collection; to the Smithsonian Museum’s National Gem Collection, on Dec 11, but announced on Christmas Eve.