According to folklore, beryl promotes cheerfulness and marital love and maintains youthfulness. Its name comes from the ancient Greek word “beryllos,” meaning “precious blue-green color,” but the gemstone actually comes in a wide range of hues, including green, yellow, red and pink.

Citrine first began to be widely used as a jewelry gemstone during the Romantic period. Some citrines are actually amethysts that have been heated to obtain the citrine’s yellow color. You will find both genuine citrines and amethysts in this necklace.

All gemstone jewelry should be wiped clean with a soft cloth to avoid scratching its surface. Wash the stones with warm soapy water, gently brush them with a toothbrush and then wipe them dry.

Avoid vigorous polishing of your vermeil/gold-filled jewelry so as not to destroy the gold coating, and never expose it to moisture. Keeping it in a zip-lock bag will prevent moisture and humidity from attacking it.