: 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
Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Ghiya uses stones like pink and purple sapphire, onyx, citrine, and tourmaline to create wearable confections.
—Gayatri Shah, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
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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
Oversize black aviator sunglasses and citrine drop earrings were the perfect finishing touches.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Ghiya uses stones like pink and purple sapphire, onyx, citrine, and tourmaline to create wearable confections.
—Gayatri Shah, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Citrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citrine. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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