Understanding This Piece
About Citrine
Citrine is yellow-to-orange quartz, the warm-toned sibling of amethyst. Most commercial citrine is heat-treated amethyst from Brazil; natural untreated citrine is rarer and commands higher prices. The color ranges from pale lemon to deep Madeira amber. Citrine scores 7 on Mohs (suitable for daily wear) and is the November birthstone and 13th-anniversary gem. It's one of the most accessible yellow gemstones in fine jewelry and pairs beautifully with both yellow and rose gold.
About 14K Yellow Gold
14K yellow gold is 58.3% pure gold blended with copper and silver — the most popular fine-jewelry karat in the US for good reason. It delivers a rich, recognizably warm yellow tone while remaining hard enough for daily wear, holding diamonds and gemstones securely without wearing thin. 14K resizes cleanly and refinishes easily, and it carries strong heirloom value. For most clients balancing color depth, durability, and price, 14K yellow is the right answer.
About Hoop Earrings
Hoop earrings are circular or oval rings of metal that pass through the ear piercing. Sizes range from small huggies (10–12mm diameter) that hug the lobe to large statement hoops (50mm+) that drop dramatically. Hoops can be plain polished metal, diamond-set across the front face (inside-out hoops are set on both faces), or sculptural geometric designs. The style is among the most enduring categories in fine jewelry — gold hoops trace continuous use back to ancient Egypt and Greece.