Yellow Engagement Rings: Spotlight on the Citrine

Nowadays, the range of options for couples shopping for engagement rings is much more varied than it was only a couple of decades ago. And one of the most notable changes within the field has been the slow, yet steady rise in coloured engagement rings. Whether they be green, red, blue or yellow engagement rings, topped by emeralds, topazes, rubies, spinels or any other type of stone, admirers of this type of ring are spoiled for choice and have been taking full advantage of that fact.

One of the most unusual stones to gain exposure from this rise in popularity is the citrine. As the name indicates, this is a yellow stone, often speckled with flashes of orange and red and could represent an excellent option for a stone for fans of yellow engagement rings.

Unlike green-shaded emeralds, blue-hued sapphires and topazes, and red rubies and spinels, yellow has not exactly been a widely represented colour in the precious gem market over the centuries. To be sure, there does exist the odd yellow variant of some of the stones mentioned above, but those are hardly ever truly yellow. Typically, they will only contain speckles of the colour and may appear like little more than inferior versions of ‘real’ emeralds or sapphires. For that particular demographic, citrine engagement rings may be just the answer.

Gemmologically, citrines belong to the quartz family, being somewhat close to golden topazes. They are rather hard, scoring a 7 out of 10 on the dedicated scale, and therefore quite durable. When added to their comparatively low price, this helps strike a good balance which may please lovers of yellow engagement rings.

These gems have also been traditionally associated throughout the ages with monetary prosperity, so anyone hoping for money to come their significant other’s way, according to folklore, should consider a citrine for the engagement ring. In addition, yellow is said to be an uplifting colour, which means giving your partner one of these rings could raise his or her spirits over the years.

What is best, however, is that citrine requires absolutely no maintenance, unlike more popular gemstones such as sapphires or diamonds. The bare minimum care should ensure your stone remains visually appealing and enjoys a long life on your finger.

Customers currently considering one of these stones should be aware, however, that very few of them will be entirely natural. Citrine is rather uncommon in nature, so most stones of this kind will be produced by heating up smoky quartz or amethyst. Still, this should not deter those looking for a unique, uncommon and uncomplicated stone for their yellow engagement rings.

Frank L Orman is the founder of the F&L Designer Guides, compiled and written to help consumers choose a unique engagement ring design. From yellow engagement rings to princess cuts and engraved bands, we have ideas and opinions covering all the options. Offering advice, tips and suggestions on how to choose that perfect ring, F&L will accompany you on every stage of your search to find the right designer.

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