The name citrine comes from the French citron, or "lemon," for its color. It is found in Brazil, Madagascar, Spain, Uruguay, Scotland, Russia and the US (California, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, and Nevada). Brazil is the main source of citrine. Citrine is the yellow form of quartz and colors range from a pale lemon yellow to darker, orangeier yellows. It has been used in Greece since the end of the 4th to end of the 1st century BC. In ancient times, citrine was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts, but it didn't see substantial use as a gemstone in jewelry until the Romantic Period (1837-1860).
Often originating in deposits of volcanic rock, Garnet is most often deep red, although there are occasions when garnet is found as other colors… purple, orange, pinks, yellow, green, and even colorless. Garnet can be found in the Czech Republic, Kenya, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Scotland, India, Madagascar, Siberia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and several states in the US. Garnet has been used in Egyptian jewelry as far back as 3100 B.C. and was believed to be an antidote for food poisoning and snakebites. Garnet is the designated birthstone for January.
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