Hexagonal Pendant-Citrine : Gold

This Hexagonal Pendant features a faceted citrine stone set in a gold-tone hexagonal frame. Citrine is the yellow-to-orange variety of quartz, and like nearly all commercial citrine, the stone used here is most likely heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz rather than rare, naturally pale citrine. The gold-tone frame is a plated finish over a base metal, not solid gold or vermeil.

Quick facts

About

Citrine's warm yellow-orange color comes from trace iron, but naturally-occurring citrine without treatment is uncommon and pale, so the great majority of citrine used in jewelry - including hexagon-cut pieces like this one - is heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz. This is a standard, disclosed treatment across the trade, not a simulant or synthetic substitute. The hexagon cut gives the stone clean, geometric lines rather than the rounded facets of a traditional gem cut, and it's framed in a gold-tone plated setting over base metal. This pendant complements pieces in our citrine collection and fits within the broader necklaces and pendants collection.

How to use it

This pendant hangs from a chain you supply, since it's sold as the pendant alone. The hexagon shape gives it a more modern, geometric look compared to a round or oval faceted stone, and it works well as a solo pendant or layered with thinner chains. Citrine is traditionally linked to confidence, warmth, and abundance in crystal practice - associations passed down through tradition, not scientifically confirmed effects.

Care

Citrine is a durable quartz at Mohs 7, well suited to daily wear, but the gold-tone plated frame is the more delicate part of this piece. Remove the pendant before showering, swimming, or applying lotion, perfume, or hairspray, since moisture and skincare chemicals cause plating to wear thin faster than normal dry handling. Store it separately from other jewelry to avoid scratches to the plated surface, and clean it only with a soft, dry cloth - skip jewelry dips, polishing compounds, and ultrasonic cleaners, which can strip a thin plated layer. Years of strong, direct sunlight can gradually fade citrine's color, so keep it out of a sunny display spot when not worn.

Frequently asked questions

Is this citrine natural or treated?
Almost certainly heat-treated, like the vast majority of citrine sold commercially. Untreated natural citrine is rare and much paler than the golden-orange color typically seen in jewelry.

Is the gold frame solid gold?
No, unless labeled as sterling, vermeil, or solid gold. This frame is a gold-tone plated finish over a base metal.

Why is this pendant hexagon-shaped instead of faceted round?
The hexagon cut gives the stone clean, straight-edged geometry rather than the curved facet pattern of a traditional round or oval cut - it's a style choice, not a difference in the stone's quality.

How tough is citrine day-to-day?
It's quite durable at Mohs 7, resisting scratches from everyday materials, though like any cut gemstone it can chip from a hard, direct impact.

Can I wear this in the shower or pool?
We recommend against it. Moisture and chlorine speed up wear and discoloration on plated gold-tone findings.

Does citrine have any proven health benefits?
No. This is a decorative piece of jewelry, not a health product or medical device, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Its ties to confidence and abundance come from crystal tradition, not clinical evidence.