: a semiprecious yellow stone resembling topaz and formed by heating a black quartz in order to change its color
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Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2018
Inexpensive gemstones with a tint include morganites, aquamarines, amethysts, tourmaline, and citrine stones.
—Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2018
David Belcher, New York Times, 20 May 2025
As for its history, citrine dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Paella with yellow saffron, red peppers and clams could become citrine with ruby and black diamonds.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2018
Inexpensive gemstones with a tint include morganites, aquamarines, amethysts, tourmaline, and citrine stones.
—Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2018
Noun
The auction also listed several brooches, such as a citrine, onyx and diamond caterpillar, that were gifts from her husband.
—David Belcher, New York Times, 20 May 2025
As for its history, citrine dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Citrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citrine. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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