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November is one of those lucky months with two official birthstones — topaz and citrine — each glowing with the golden warmth that feels just right for this time of year.
The idea of wearing a gemstone tied to your birth month goes back thousands of years. Ancient scholars linked certain stones to zodiac signs and the months of the year, believing each held special powers for the people born under them. By the early 1900s, the jewelry industry formalized the list — and November was given the fiery topaz.
Over time, as gemstone sources changed and new discoveries were made, citrine was added as an affordable, equally radiant alternative. Both gems carry the golden hues of autumn sunlight, making November one of the most color-harmonious months of all.
Once thought to calm anger and promote wisdom, topaz has been treasured since ancient Egypt and Rome. While it naturally forms in a rainbow of colors, golden to amber shades are traditionally linked to November. True topaz can range from delicate champagne tones to deep honey-orange — each one unique in how it plays with light.
Citrine, a bright yellow to orange variety of quartz, gets its name from the French citron (lemon). It’s known as the “merchant’s stone,” said to attract success and positive energy. Its sunlit glow mirrors the changing leaves and fading warmth of November, making it an uplifting choice for everyday wear.
Not all gemstones are equally abundant or durable. As jewelry became more accessible, citrine offered a cheerful, affordable alternative to topaz — allowing more people to wear their birthstone without compromise.
And then there’s blue topaz, a modern favorite. Naturally occurring blue topaz is rare, but gemstone treatment techniques in the 20th century made the serene blues we see today more common. Its cool, oceanic tones appeal to those who prefer a calmer, more modern expression of November’s stone — symbolizing peace, clarity, and open skies.
Whether you’re drawn to the bold fire of golden topaz, the sunny glow of citrine, or the tranquil shimmer of blue topaz, each carries November’s spirit — a reminder of gratitude, transition, and light in darker days.
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