Gem of the Week

Citrine
The money stone. It's color can range from yellow to yellowish brown or smokey gray-brown.
Natural Citrine is comparatively rare; heat-treated Amethyst is often sold as Citrine
Citrine can be found in Brazil, Russia, France, Madagascar, Britain and the United States
Healing
Citrine is an excellent stone for energizing and recharging. It is highly beneficial for CFS and reverses degenerative disease. Citrine stimulates digestion, the spleen, and the pancreas. It negates infections in the kidney and bladder, helps eye problems, increases blood circulation, detoxifies the blood, activates the thymus, and balances the thyroid. It has a warming effect and fortifies the nerves. Citrine is an eliminator-it relieves constipation and removes cellulite.
Position
Wear on fingers or throat in contact with the skin. Wearing a Citrine pointdown brings the golden ray spirit into the physical realm. Position as appropriate for healing. Use a sphere for meditation. Place in wealth corner of your home or business, or in your cash box. Citrine fades in sunlight.
Attributes
Citrine is a powerful cleanser and regenerator. Carrying the power of the sun, this is an exceedingly beneficial stone. It is warming, energizing, and highly creative. This is one of the crystals that never needs cleansing. It absorbs, transmutes, dissipates, and grounds negative energy and is therefore extremely protective for the environment . Citrine energizes every level of life. ....
... Citrine is one of the stones of abundance. This dynamic stone teaches how to manifest and attracts wealthband prosperity, success, and all good things. .....
... Psychologically, Citrine raises self-esteem and self-confidence, and removes destructive tendencies. ....
... Mentally, Citrine enhances concentration and revitalizes the mind..
... Emotionally, Citrine promotes joy in life. ....
... Physically, Citrine imparts energy and invigorating to the physical body. ....

                               The Crystal Bible
                               By Judy Hall

Citrine is very popular and looks great when paired with silver.  It is the perfect gift stone/ crystal.  Who would not like to receive abundance?  It certainly adds a rich appearance to any beadwork.

Another book states:

..... Citrine gives courage to face life, gives joie de vivre, aids self-expression, helps with depression.....

                                Healing Crystals
                                by Michael Gienger


Now that you have gained all this knowledge bead a Citrine Masterpiece!
Get ready...... on your mark..... bead!