One stone is celebrated for its "protective and healing energy. As autumn deepens and Thanksgiving nears, those born in November can take pride in having not one, but two beautiful golden birthstones: topaz and citrine. Both of these stones carry rich histories and are believed to attract prosperity and positive energy, making them a lucky addition to any November baby's life.With both a primary (traditional) birthstone and a secondary (alternative)...

Those with November birthdays have two beautiful birthstones to choose from: topaz and citrine. Topaz comes in a rainbow of colors; citrine is prized for its charming yellow and orange hues. Both November birthstones are known to have calming energies while bringing fortune and warmth to the wearer. Most topaz and citrine birthstones are affordably priced, as good-quality gems are not as rare as for many of their counterparts. This...

Citrine is any quartz crystal or cluster that is yellow or orange in color. Although often cut as a gemstone, citrine is actually somewhat rare in nature. Most citrines on the market have been heat treated. Specimens of low grade, inexpensive amethyst or smoky quartz are often cooked at high temperatures to produce the more profitable orange yellow citrine. Citrines whose colors have been produced by artificial means tend to...