Citrine is named after the french name for “lemon” that is “citron”. It is believed to be associated with wealth and prosperity therefore also referred as “merchant stone”.
Many shopkeepers keep this gem in their business lockers or near cash registers to realize maximum pecuniary power of the gem.
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It derives from ancient Greek word “AMETHUSTOS” meaning “intoxicate” , a reference to the belief the the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. In Greek mythology, Amethyst was rock crystal dyed purple by tears of Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry.
Amethyst was known as a gem that would bring forth the highest, purest aspirations of human kind and would guard against the anger of passion, and the violent nature of its wearer.
For more information about descriptive study, please feel free to contact us or alternately you can look up in GIA Resources.
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