Natural Madagascar AA citrine bracelet (10mm balls)

BRA-CIT-22
Origin: Madagascar
Grade: AA

Dimensions:
Approx 18cm - Fits all wrists from 17 to 19cm in size

Very beautiful bracelet made of very high quality 10mm natural citrine balls.
Patterns and colors may vary from stone to stone.

Citrine owes its name to the Latin "citrus" which means lemon. This name is given to it because of its yellow color. This fine stone is transparent and has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. It belongs to the quartz family and can be found under the name "yellow hyaline quartz". It is composed of sodium dioxide and iron, which gives it this beautiful yellow color, more or less pale.

This natural citrine stone has been known for millennia. Around 480 BC, Old Testament writings describe the presence of a citrine on the breastplate of Aaron, Moses' brother. Indeed, he wore twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel on the breastplate of his armor, including a citrine. Later, the Gregorian calendar linked these twelve stones to the twelve months of the year. Citrine is associated with the month of November.

In a region bordering Brazil and Bolivia, legend has it that a sorcerer captured the mantle of dawn and enclosed it in a crystal. Annoyed, the sun then decided to hide it deep within the Earth, which later became the mine of the Ayoero tribe. They then extracted citrine from this mine.
Later, the princess of this tribe, named Anahi and descendant of the sorcerer, fell in love with a Spanish conquistador, but her people refused to see her leave the tribe. They preferred to sacrifice her, rather than see her leave for Spain. As Anahi lay dying in her husband's arms, she gave him a citrine stone, a symbol of their eternal love. In the 19th century, the miners who worked in this mine said that sometimes they heard the cries of the conquistador, mourning his sweet and tender wife Anahi.

The benefits of citrine have been known since ancient times. In ancient civilizations, it was considered a true talisman. It helped fight bad luck and was said to protect against poisonous animal bites.

In Ancient Greece, various mythological heroes, such as Chiron, were associated with natural citrine. Chiron, son of the god Chronos, was renowned for his wisdom and knowledge. Artemis and Apollo taught him medicine and how to master nature and its qualities. He discovered that natural citrine had great healing and protective powers. However, it could not relieve him of the suffering caused by the poisoned arrow he accidentally received, which caused his death.

The Romans also used this stone to make carvings and cabochons. They also believed that natural citrine protected them from animal bites, poisonous insects, bad luck, and negative emotions.

In the 15th century, the name citrine was given to the stone by the German scholar Georges Bauer, also named Agricola.

In the 19th century, citrine was found in large quantities on combs and tiaras. Queen Victoria of England (1819-1901) was particularly fond of this stone because of its luminous color.

The main deposits are located in Madagascar, Brazil, Congo, etc.

In lithotherapy, natural citrine is an energizing stone for both body and mind. This stone is luminous, warm, and soothes various emotional disorders. It helps achieve a certain serenity, strengthens concentration and memory. Thus, it is recommended for students when preparing for exams.

This is an ideal stone for highly sensitive people. It encourages good management of negative emotions, boosts good humor and well-being. It wards off sadness, nervousness, and fatigue. It reduces anger and replaces it with understanding or compassion.

The color of citrine is associated with the sun. Both literally and figuratively, this stone brings sunshine into your life, bringing happiness and joy. It is even said to bring prosperity to the home and contribute to financial success.

It diffuses positive energies that stimulate the vitality of the wearer of this stone. It restores self-confidence and optimizes self-esteem. This beautiful energy reduces stress and its various symptoms. It increases the ability to listen to others, significantly improving relationships and exchanges with those around you.