Citrine is a beautiful crystal to both keep in your collection and to wear. Citrine jewelry is fairly sturdy at a 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it perfectly acceptable for daily wear as a bracelet, ring, earrings, etc. Another wonderful attribute of Citrine is like most of its Quartz siblings, it’s water safe. It’s always important to note whether the metal, leather, or string that holds together your jewelry is also water resistant. Try to keep your copper or brass jewelry dry, no matter how sturdy the crystals inside it are. Don’t sweat about your sterling silver, gold, or silver; all of these metals should be just fine in water as jewelry.  Ironically, sunny Citrine has one weakness in the world of jewelry, it's not a lightfast stone. This means that if you leave your Citrine out in the sun for long periods of time (including wear time in the sun) your Citrine may become pale or discolored. Unlike the natural or man-made heating process that boosts the yellow coloration of Citrine, UV light causes Citrine to turn cloudy or translucent. So if you’re planning a day to the beach and you feel like bringing some Citrine to spread a little joy, perhaps opt for a tumble that can be tucked away from the sun!