November Birthstone: Citrine & Topaz
November's birthstones are citrine and topaz. Citrine is golden amber and traditionally associated with energy, abundance; Topaz is amber to blue and traditionally associated with clarity, confidence.
Modern U.S. list · reviewed by MyPiece Editorial · 2026-08-04
- Stones
- Citrine & Topaz
- Colour
- Citrine: golden amber · Topaz: amber to blue
- Hardness
- Citrine: Mohs 7 · Topaz: Mohs 8
- Zodiac
- Scorpio · Sagittarius
Citrine
Modern U.S. list · term citrine
Golden quartz, and genuinely rare in nature — so most citrine on the market is amethyst gently heated until its purple turns to warm gold. It's the same stone in a warmer key, and honest sellers say so. The natural, pale-honey material is the collector's prize.
Traditionally a symbol of energy, abundance, and Mohs 7 — tough enough for everyday wear. How to care for it →
Where does citrine come from?
Citrine is mined around Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Much commercial citrine begins as Brazilian amethyst that is heat treated and disclosed as such.
Mined around Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Rio Grande do Sul · Brazil
Much commercial citrine begins as Brazilian amethyst that is heat treated and disclosed as such.
Where is citrine cut and traded?
Citrine is cut and traded in São Paulo, Brazil.
Topaz
Modern U.S. list · term topaz
Naturally amber-gold 'imperial' topaz is the historic prize, once thought to hold the warmth of the sun. Most blue topaz sold today is colourless topaz turned blue by irradiation and heat — a stable, accepted treatment, and one worth knowing about.
Traditionally a symbol of clarity, confidence, and Mohs 8 — tough enough for everyday wear. How to care for it →
Where does topaz come from?
Topaz is mined around Minas Gerais, Brazil. The historic source region for imperial topaz.
Mined around Minas Gerais, Brazil
Minas Gerais · Brazil
The historic source region for imperial topaz.
Where is topaz cut and traded?
Topaz is cut and traded in São Paulo, Brazil.
Modern & traditional
Birthstone lists have shifted across cultures and centuries. This page follows the Jewelers of America modern U.S. list. Citrine & Topaz are the modern listed stones for November. Topaz is November's traditional stone; citrine was added to the modern list in 1952.
Common questions
What is November's birthstone?
November's birthstones are citrine and topaz. Topaz is November's traditional stone; citrine was added to the modern list in 1952.
What colour is November's birthstone?
November's stones span citrine (golden amber) and topaz (amber to blue).
What does November's birthstone mean?
Citrine traditionally stands for energy, abundance; Topaz traditionally stands for clarity, confidence — associations carried by custom, not science.
Why does November have two birthstones?
Birthstone lists evolved across cultures and eras. On the modern U.S. list maintained by Jewelers of America, November carries citrine and topaz; traditional and regional lists may differ.
Where are citrine and topaz sourced?
Citrine is mined around Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Much commercial citrine begins as Brazilian amethyst that is heat treated and disclosed as such. Topaz is mined around Minas Gerais, Brazil. The historic source region for imperial topaz.
What is the Scorpio and Sagittarius birthstone?
November runs from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and citrine & topaz serve both in the calendar-month list. Sign-based tables can use different traditions.
Which November birthstone should you choose?
Citrine is golden amber and Mohs 7, making it more suitable for frequent wear; Topaz is amber to blue and Mohs 8, making it more suitable for frequent wear. Choose by colour, intended wear, setting protection, and which tradition or source story matters to the wearer.
Can you wear November's birthstones every day?
Citrine is Mohs 7 and is generally more suitable for frequent wear; Topaz is Mohs 8 and is generally more suitable for frequent wear. Hardness is only one care factor, so the setting and the stone's condition still matter.
Sources & further reading
Citrine
- GIA - Citrine Descriptionchecked 2026-08-04
- Wikipedia - Quartz (citrine)checked 2026-08-04
Topaz
- GIA - Topaz Descriptionchecked 2026-08-04
- Wikipedia - Topazchecked 2026-08-04