Moon Dangle Earring-Citrine : VGE Moon PT

Citrine Moon Dangle Earrings pair a faceted citrine drop with a polished crescent moon charm on a gold-tone dangle setting.

Quick facts

About

Citrine is the yellow-to-amber variety of quartz, but most commercial citrine on the market today, including much of what is sold as citrine jewelry, is actually amethyst that has been heat-treated to shift its purple color to gold - naturally occurring, untreated citrine is far rarer and typically priced accordingly. We tell customers this plainly because heat treatment is standard industry practice, not a defect, and it does not affect how the stone wears or looks; it is simply worth knowing what you are buying. These earrings pair a small faceted citrine drop with a polished crescent moon charm in a gold-tone metal setting, finished with a standard earring hook. They belong in our jewelry collection alongside our other wearable pieces. Because faceted stones are cut individually, small variations in exact color depth and clarity are normal.

How to use it

Wear them as everyday dangle earrings with a standard pierced-ear hook - they suit both casual and dressier outfits given the gold-tone moon detail. In crystal tradition citrine is associated with warmth, optimism, and abundance, a long-running folk association with its sunny color rather than a tested effect.

Care

The citrine itself is durable quartz at roughly Mohs 7, so the stone resists scratching well, but the gold-tone metal setting and moon charm need the same care as any plated jewelry. Remove them before showering, swimming, or applying perfume and lotion, since moisture and chemicals are the most common cause of tarnish on plated findings, not the stone. Wipe the piece with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store it in a dry pouch or box away from other jewelry that could scratch the setting.

Frequently asked questions

Is this real citrine or dyed glass?
It is genuine citrine quartz. However, most commercial citrine, including much of what is sold industry-wide, is amethyst that has been heat-treated to turn its color from purple to yellow-gold - a standard, disclosed practice, not a defect.

How can I tell heat-treated citrine from natural citrine?
Heat-treated citrine (from amethyst) often shows a warmer orange-yellow tone and can have slight color zoning, while natural citrine tends toward a paler, more uniform lemon-yellow. Without lab testing we cannot certify which this particular stone is, only that most commercial citrine on the market is heat-treated.

Is the gold tone on the setting real gold?
We do not list an exact metal purity for this piece. Treat it as gold-tone plated metal rather than solid gold unless a karat or fineness is specified elsewhere on this listing.

Can I wear these earrings in the shower or pool?
It is best to remove them first. The citrine itself is a durable quartz, but the plated setting can tarnish with prolonged exposure to water, chlorine, and skin products.

Will both earrings match exactly?
They are made as a pair, but since each stone is faceted individually, very slight differences in color depth or clarity between the two can occur.

Does citrine have any proven health or mood 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 warmth and abundance come from crystal tradition, not verified science.