Powdered Topaz was put in wine and used as a cure for asthma, insomnia, burns and hemorrhage. It was regarded as the stone of fruitfulness and faithfulness and one that conferred cheerfulness on the wearer. It was supposed to calm passions and prevent bad dreams.

Topaz was believed to counteract poison and instantly quench the heat of boiling water. All these magical powers were supposed to increase or decrease with changes of the moon.

It's golden color was believed by the Egyptians to be the glow cast by the sun god Ra. Yellow Topaz ranges in color from a peachy blush to a deep cognac.

A gift of this gemstone is said to symbolize friendship and to strengthen one's capacity to give and receive love. Topaz is said to induce cheerful qualities, which include making its owner lighthearted and hopeful.

Citrine is the modern November birthstone and the accepted gem for the 13th and 17th wedding anniversaries. The name Citrine comes from an old French word, "citrin", meaning lemon and describes a transparent quartz stone in shades ranging from yellow to orange.

Citrine, like all forms of quartz, was believed to have magical powers and was worn as a talisman against evil thoughts and snake venom. It was also considered to have medicinal properties and was commonly used as a remedy for urinary and kidney ailments.

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