Golden hues and brilliant blues: November's birthstones topaz and citrine glow on these jewellery pieces

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From striking blue topaz rings to golden citrine pendants, these jewellery and watch creations showcase the beauty and versatility of November’s two birthstones.

From striking blue topaz rings to golden citrine pendants, these jewellery and watch creations showcase the beauty and versatility of November’s two birthstones.

November – one of the few months with two birthstones instead of one – celebrates topaz and citrine, two gemstones prized for their warm golden hues. Topaz also comes in cooler shades of blue, offering a striking contrast to autumn’s rich palette

Steeped in symbolism, both birthstones have been cherished for centuries. Ancient Greeks believed that topaz increased physical strength and offered protection from harm, while medieval travellers thought it could thwart magic spells and calm anger. A hard silicate mineral, topaz occurs naturally in a range of hues, from colourless and blue to yellow, orange and pink.

Meanwhile, merchants prized citrine as the “Merchant’s Stone”, believing that it attracted prosperity and success. A variety of quartz that gets its colour from traces of iron, citrine occurs in shades ranging from golden yellow and amber to deep reddish-orange.

Despite their different mineral compositions, both gemstones have long been prized for their colour and brilliance. Here are eight jewellery and watch creations featuring November’s birthstones, topaz and citrine.

Elsa Peretti’s work for Tiffany & Co. wasn’t just confined to the Bone Cuff and Bean Design. She also designed rings for the Fancy Color line. An homage to her love of coloured gemstones and bold, organic forms, this blue topaz iteration is set in 18K yellow gold, with sleek, fluid curves that embrace the gemstone.

Designed as a talisman of love and good fortune, Bvlgari’s Cabochon Ring is a bold way to wear November’s birthstone, topaz. The 18K yellow gold ring features a cabochon-cut blue topaz – a style that has been part of the maison’s design venacular since the 1950s, prized for the way it enhances a gemstone’s natural colour and lustre.

Pomellato’s Nudo Necklace makes a statement with four sky blue topazes and three London blue…

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