Citrine necklace with smoky quartz heart pendant

Necklace made of yellow, transparent citrine beads with a diameter of approx. 4 mm, strung on a yellow thread, with a gold-plated silver spring clasp. Circumference 40 cm. Handmade in the Atelier Tibet in Zurich.

Citrine is a golden-yellow to honey-colored gemstone from the quartz family. Its name is derived from the French word "citron" for lemon, which alludes to its sunny color. In gemstone healing, citrine is known as the stone of joie de vivre. It is said to stand for optimism, clarity of thought and inner warmth. On an energetic level, it is associated with the solar plexus chakra, the energy center associated with personal power and life energy.

Smoky quartz is a transparent to translucent variety of quartz that comes in shades ranging from light gray to deep brown. Its smoky coloration is caused by natural radiation that changes the iron ions in the crystal. Smoky quartz has been used for centuries in jewelry and protective amulets and is considered a grounding and protective stone. In gemstone healing, smoky quartz symbolizes the transformation of negative energies and helps to release stress, anxiety and emotional blockages. It promotes clarity, stability and inner peace. It is also said to strengthen the root chakra and create a deeper connection to the earth.