designed and created by christian gollub, this necklace features 9 chunks of citrine rough, faceted citrine rondelles, garnet beads, & a sterling silver toggle clasp 22 inches total length 2007 sold |
the quarter and the penny are shown to indicate the size of the various elements that make up this necklace. |
the heart shaped toggle clasp adds a whimsical touch to this necklace. |
the birthstone for november, citrine is named after the french word for lemon (citron) and is often incorrectly called quartz topaz or citrine topaz. most citrine comes from south america. in ancient times, citrine was revered as a gift of the sun and was believed to be a powerful antidote to a viper's venom. |
the rough chunks of citrine provide a sharp contrast to the delicately faceted citrine rondelles between the smooth, round garnet beads. |