Citrine Mala

Citrine--the transparent, pale yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz--is rare in nature. Citrine's attractive color, plus the durability and affordability it shares with most other quartzes, makes it a popular yellow-to-orange gem. It's an attractive alternative not only for topaz but also for yellow sapphire. The finest citrine color is a saturated yellow to reddish-orange free of brownish tints.