The warmth hits before you even put them on. Two facet-grade raw citrine crystals, each one a slice of captured sunlight, suspended from copper-finished niobium wires and wrapped in the slow-grown texture of electroformed copper. The antique patina deepens the golden glow of the stone. The one-inch drop keeps the weight light and the presence felt. This is not decorative citrine. This is the real thing.

Citrine is associated with solar energy, abundance, and the confidence to pursue what you want. Wear it when you are building something. Wear it when you need to remember what you are capable of.

Why Citrine

Quartz colored yellow to amber by iron impurities or by the natural irradiation of amethyst over geological time. One of the few stones that does not accumulate negative energy. Known historically as the Merchant's Stone and the Stone of the Sun, citrine has been carried for abundance, creativity, and confidence across cultures for centuries. Associated with the solar plexus chakra, the seat of personal power and creative momentum. The warm golden-yellow color in these earrings is exactly what the earth made. No heat treatment. No dye. Natural citrine, natural color. The November birthstone. Store away from prolonged direct sunlight to prevent fading.

Raw Citrine Dangle Earrings: Materials and Specifications

- Stone: Genuine raw untreated facet-grade citrine, natural color, no heat treatment. Warm golden-yellow, translucent, with natural facets and inclusions.
- Metal: Electroformed pure copper
- Finish: Antique copper patina, applied by hand and deepening with wear
- Finding: Niobium ear wires with copper finish, naturally hypoallergenic and nickel-free, suited for metal-sensitive ears
- Drop length: Approximately 1 inch
- Weight: Light, suitable for everyday wear
- Origin: Handcrafted in Santa Fe, New Mexico

How These Handmade Citrine Earrings Are Made

Each pair begins with raw citrine selected by hand for color, form, and quality. A conductive layer is applied to the stone, then it is submerged in a copper bath where pure copper grows around the crystal layer by layer over several hours. The result is an organic, textured setting that follows the natural edges of each stone. No two pairs are identical because no two stones are identical and no two electroforming sessions produce exactly the same result.

A Note on Stone Variation

These earrings are made to order. The citrine shown in the listing photos is representative of the stone you will receive in terms of color and quality. Natural variation in shape, surface texture, and exact tone is part of what makes each pair genuinely one of a kind. If you have a preference for a particular shape or color depth, leave a note at checkout and we will do our best to match it.

Care

Citrine is durable at 7 on the Mohs scale and suitable for everyday wear. Store away from prolonged direct sunlight to prevent fading. Remove before water, swimming, and lotions. Store dry. The copper patina will deepen naturally with wear. To brighten, buff gently with a soft dry cloth. Avoid chemical dips and ultrasonic cleaners.

Gift Packaging

Every pair arrives gift-ready in natural materials packaging. Add a message in your order notes and we will include a handwritten note card.

Shipping and Returns

- Processing: Ready to ship within 2 to 3 business days.
- Shipping: USPS First Class with tracking.
- Returns: Due to hygiene reasons, earrings are non-returnable. Please reach out if there is a problem with your order.