Hexagonal Pendant-Citrine : Silver

This Hexagonal Pendant sets a citrine stone into a silver-tone hexagonal frame. Citrine is quartz's yellow-to-orange variety, and as with nearly all commercial citrine, the stone in this pendant is most likely heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz rather than rare, naturally pale citrine. The silver-tone frame is a plated finish over base metal, not sterling silver unless stated.

Quick facts

About

The warm color in citrine comes from trace iron in its quartz structure, but citrine that develops this color naturally, without treatment, is rare and typically pale. The overwhelming majority of citrine in jewelry, including hexagon-cut pieces like this, comes from heat-treating amethyst or smoky quartz - a standard, industry-disclosed process rather than an imitation. The hexagon shape gives the stone straight, geometric edges instead of the curved facet lines of a traditional round or oval cut, and it's set in a silver-tone plated frame over base metal. This pendant pairs well with other pieces in our citrine collection and the broader necklaces and pendants collection.

How to use it

Wear this pendant on any chain you already own, since it's sold on its own without a matching necklace. The hexagon shape reads as more modern and geometric than a round faceted stone, and works equally well as a standalone piece or layered with thinner necklaces. In crystal tradition citrine is associated with confidence and abundance, and some describe it as a self-cleansing stone - traditional beliefs, not medically established facts.

Care

Citrine holds up well to daily wear at Mohs 7, but the silver-tone plated frame requires more careful handling than the stone itself. Take the pendant off before bathing, swimming, or applying lotion, perfume, or hairspray, since these accelerate tarnish and wear on plated silver-tone metal. Store it dry and separated from other jewelry pieces to prevent scratches to the plated surface, and clean it with a soft, dry cloth only - silver polish, dips, and ultrasonic cleaners are made for solid silver and can strip a thin plated layer. Extended, intense direct sunlight can gradually fade citrine's color over years, so keep it stored away from a sunny display area when not worn.

Frequently asked questions

Is this citrine natural color?
Most likely not without treatment. Nearly all commercial citrine, including material typically used in pieces like this, is heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz, since natural untreated citrine is rare and pale.

Is the silver frame sterling silver?
No, unless specifically labeled as 925 sterling. This frame is a silver-tone plated finish over a base metal.

What's the difference between this hexagon cut and a faceted citrine pendant?
The hexagon cut gives the stone flat, geometric edges rather than the angled facets of a traditional cut - a style difference, not a difference in the stone's grade.

Is citrine hard enough for everyday wear?
Yes, at Mohs 7 it resists scratching from typical daily contact, though a hard direct impact can still chip any cut gemstone.

Can this pendant get wet?
We recommend removing it before showering or swimming. Water speeds up tarnish and wear on plated silver-tone settings.

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 reputation for confidence and abundance comes from crystal tradition, not clinical evidence.