The Persian's believed that the earth rested on a Sapphire, whose reflection gave color to the sky. Opal is a gemstone of much variety. There is in it the gentler fire of the ruby, the brilliant purple of the amethyst, the sea-green of the emerald, all shining together in an incredible union. Queen Victoria gave each of her daughters Opals on their wedding day. Citrine is one of the most affordable gemstones, thanks to the durability and availability of this golden quartz.
Citrine includes yellow to gold to orange brown shades of transparent quartz.
Sunny and affordable, citrine can brighten almost any jewelry style, blending especially well with the yellow gleam of polished gold. In ancient times, citrine was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts. Topaz holds the distinction of being the gemstone with the widest range of curative powers. The Greeks felt it gave them strength. Turquoise is considered by some to be a symbol of good fortune and success, believed to bring prosperity to its wearer.