November Birthstone Jewellery: Citrine’s Meaning & Energy

There’s something quietly steady about November. The days shorten, the light softens, and we naturally find ourselves craving more warmth and brightness. If you’ve ever wondered what is November’s birthstone? The answer is two: Topaz and Citrine. While Topaz has its place in history, I want to focus on Citrine, the stone I’ve always associated with November for its golden colour and uplifting energy.

November Birthstone Colour and Meaning

Citrine is the November birthstone most often linked with positivity, abundance, and joy. Its golden hues, sometimes pale yellow, sometimes deeper like honey or amber, feel like bottled sunshine. At a time of year when the darker days creep in, citrine offers a sense of lightness and renewal, a reminder to look for optimism even in quieter seasons.

A Glimpse into Citrine’s History & Lore

Citrine has been treasured for centuries, valued as a stone of abundance and protection. Ancient cultures often linked its colour to the sun, believing it carried the power of light to ward off negativity and spark vitality. In folklore, citrine was called the “merchant’s stone,” thought to attract prosperity and success, often kept in shops or carried as a talisman of good fortune. Its golden tones made it a symbol of optimism, joy, and clarity, qualities as enduring today as they were in the past.

What Citrine Symbolises Today

Modern meanings of citrine centre around positivity, abundance, and joy. It’s often seen as a stone that lifts the spirit, encouraging us to stay open to possibility and to move forward with confidence. Where sapphire (September’s birthstone) feels like the deep night sky, citrine feels like bottled sunshine, light, warm, and energising.

This makes citrine especially powerful for November. As the days darken and the year winds down, citrine is like a spark of brightness that reminds us to seek lightness even in quieter, colder months. Its colour, golden yellow, sometimes with orange or honey tones, feels like sunrise or sunset, a daily invitation to pause and notice the beauty still around us.

My Personal Reflection

Although I don’t work with citrine as often in my own practice, I’ve always appreciated stones that act as anchors to how we want to feel. For me, citrine is less about what it’s “supposed” to do and more about the way its glow shifts your mood, like how a patch of sunlight can change the energy of a room. In a month that can sometimes feel heavy or rushed, citrine feels like a reminder to breathe, soften, and look for the small moments of joy.

How to Work with Citrine

If you’re drawn to citrine, here are some gentle ways to bring its energy into daily life:

• Wear it as jewellery. A November birthstone necklace or ring with citrine can act as a daily reminder to move through life with confidence and openness.

• Use it in quiet moments. Hold it during journaling or meditation to spark optimism and encourage gratitude.

• Notice the light. Even without the stone itself, connecting with golden light at sunrise or sunset can help you tap into the same energy of warmth and renewal.

• Gift it with meaning. Birthstone jewellery is often chosen to mark milestones, birthdays, or new beginnings. Citrine makes a thoughtful November gift, offering positivity and encouragement.

A Piece of Guidance: The North Star Pendant

One of my favourite designs that pairs beautifully with Citrine is the North Star Pendant, a piece all about trusting your own path, even when it feels unclear. Adding Citrine as a birthstone customisation makes it a radiant reminder of joy, optimism, and self-trust.

Final Thoughts

Whether or not Citrine is your birthstone, its golden glow carries a message that feels universal, that even in darker times, there’s always light to be found. Maybe it’s a reminder to slow down and notice the small joys, or to keep faith in the abundance still to come. Like a November sunrise, Citrine feels steady, warm, and full of quiet optimism.