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#1291, Golden Yellow Citrine, Chrysanthemum, 6.70 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Citrine
Colour : Golden Yellow
Item : #1291
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2019
Design : Chrysanthemum
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 6.70 Carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 12.01X11.99X6.10mm
Price : SOLD

Golden yellow citrine is one of my favorite stones, I just love the intense rich golden hues that burst out of the gem. I cut this one specifically with the traditional Japanese chrysanthemum symbol in mind. This gem ties directly to that. A beautiful gem for a special setting.

This beautiful citrine has been set as a stunning pendant. You can view the pendant here.

#1291, Golden Yellow Citrine, Chrysanthemum, 6.70 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1291, Golden Yellow Citrine, Chrysanthemum, 6.70 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1291, Golden Yellow Citrine, Chrysanthemum, 6.70 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1291, Golden Yellow Citrine, Chrysanthemum, 6.70 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1291, Golden Yellow Citrine, Chrysanthemum, 6.70 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1291, Golden Yellow Citrine, Chrysanthemum, 6.70 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

Citrine, Concave Octagon Star Cut, Brazil, #c29
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Stone : Citrine
Item : #c29
Design : Concave Octagon Star
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 8.8 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 14 x 14 x 9 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A very nicely cut citrine in a fancy octagon design. The concave cut really creates a stunning effect in this particular design, with the sunburst rays filling the gem. This would make a very sunny setting and is open to a creative and imaginative setting design. In the pics, the gem is a little darker then it really is. A top gem.

Citrine, Concave Octagon Star Cut, Brazil, #c29
Citrine, Concave Octagon Star Cut, Brazil, #c29
Citrine, Concave Octagon Star Cut, Brazil, #c29
Citrine, Concave Octagon Star Cut, Brazil, #c29
Citrine, Concave Octagon Star Cut, Brazil, #c29

 

#1446, Golden Yellow Citrine, Mixed Carving, 9.14 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Citrine
Colour : Golden Yellow
Item : #1446
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2020
Design : Mixed Carving
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 9.14 Carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 15.21X14.04X8.35mm
Price : SOLD

A bright and beautiful citrine that I have made with a mix of faceted surfaces and deep carved crevasses on the pavilion. Flip the gem over onto it's table and these look like a mountain range with tall peaks and deep valleys. This sort of design is very much in the munsteiner style and is a fascinating way to work with gems as it creates a totally unique gem with an amazing inner landscape. These gems can be set as rings or pendants. Polishing these deeply carved surfaces is very technically challenging and time consuming.

#1446, Golden Yellow Citrine, Mixed Carving, 9.14 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1446, Golden Yellow Citrine, Mixed Carving, 9.14 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1446, Golden Yellow Citrine, Mixed Carving, 9.14 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1446, Golden Yellow Citrine, Mixed Carving, 9.14 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1446, Golden Yellow Citrine, Mixed Carving, 9.14 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1446, Golden Yellow Citrine, Mixed Carving, 9.14 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1446, Golden Yellow Citrine, Mixed Carving, 9.14 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1446, Golden Yellow Citrine, Mixed Carving, 9.14 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1446, Golden Yellow Citrine, Mixed Carving, 9.14 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1446, Golden Yellow Citrine, Mixed Carving, 9.14 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1446, Golden Yellow Citrine, Mixed Carving, 9.14 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Citrine
Colour : Golden Honey
Item : #1409
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2020
Design : Carving
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 162.9 Carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 56X42X15mm
Price : SOLD

First gem of the year for 2020... 162.9 carat citrine carving! Did this one last week when I was at "work" but not really at work, if you know what I mean. I'm really enjoying the carving of hard stone but I'm realising how much more commitment and time it takes to achieve a highly polished result.

To give you some idea, let's say that with a regular faceted gem I might take 3 to 6 hours to finish it from rough to polished during which I'll usually go through four stages : 260 rough cut > 600 fine cut > 3k prepolish and finally 100k polish. With carving a decent sized stone like this one I could take something like 15 to 20 hours or more and I'll have to progress through 13 or 14 stages! It begins with roughing the shape in, removing all the rubbish and flaws and generally defining the shape the carving will take. This is done with diamond sintered and plated burs in a lathe usually with grits 70 > 170 > 325 to 600.

Then I move onto the fine shaping using hand sanding boards and wet/dry sandpaper. This is a slow and laborious hand cramping process but essential for getting the beautiful smooth flowing curves. Here I go with 180 > 280 > 400 > 600 grits. Once there are absolutely no marks and scratches on the surface I can finally move onto the messy polishing stage. This involves using various grit pastes that I have made up and wooden burs in various shapes. I begin with the 600 grit paste and progress through 1200 > 3K > 8K > 14K and finally cerium oxide with felt burs.

There are alot of steps to work through and I've found that you simply can't skip any because of the importance of removing the marks and scratches from each of the preceding grits. As you move forward the marks and grits get finer and finer until you achieve a highly polished finish. Discipline and consistency!

#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1409, Golden Honey Citrine, Carving, 162.9 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

#1276, Golden Yellow Golden Citrine, Flame Carving, 15.56 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Braziln Golden Citrine - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Golden Citrine
Colour : Golden Yellow
Item : #1276
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2019
Design : Flame Carving
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 15.56 Carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 18.57X12.71X10.14mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : Here is a gem carving I'm calling "Flame". This is a gorgeous golden citrine and it looks like someone took a tablespoon of the yummiest honey and shaped it just so. The way the light and curves flow within with liquid grace, how the colour washes around inside as you handle it in your fingers is just delicious. A wonderful citrine that I had alot of pleasure carving.

#1276, Golden Yellow Golden Citrine, Flame Carving, 15.56 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Braziln Golden Citrine - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1276, Golden Yellow Golden Citrine, Flame Carving, 15.56 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Braziln Golden Citrine - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1276, Golden Yellow Golden Citrine, Flame Carving, 15.56 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Braziln Golden Citrine - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1276, Golden Yellow Golden Citrine, Flame Carving, 15.56 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Braziln Golden Citrine - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1276, Golden Yellow Golden Citrine, Flame Carving, 15.56 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Braziln Golden Citrine - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#1276, Golden Yellow Golden Citrine, Flame Carving, 15.56 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Braziln Golden Citrine - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

#1160, Golden Citrine, Fantasy Cut (with Emoji), 11.64 Carats,  18.78x14.06x7.61mm, Golden Yellow - A beautiful Golden Citrine from Brazil - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Quality Precision Custom Gemcutting and Lapidary Services Based In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Golden Citrine
Colour : Golden Yellow
Item : #1160
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2018
Design : Fantasy Cut (with Emoji)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 11.64 Carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 18.78x14.06x7.61mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : Here's something that doesn't happen every day... I captured the cool emoji in my fantasy cut. It really does look like he's in there. How about that. :-)

I've been experiementing with some new techniques and I'm really excited by what I'm seeing, it's a lot of fun learning new skills and just playing with stone with no expectations. Really happy with how this citrine turned out. It is a beautiful eye clean golden citrine and I cut some optical "bubbles" to see what would happen. The pics are a little more orange then the citrine is in real life... my cameras have real trouble capturing the yellow spectrum, yellow and pinks are very tricky. In the hand the gem is a fine vivid golden colour with some typcial zoning. Expect to see more of this sort of cutting.

#1160, Golden Citrine, Fantasy Cut (with Emoji), 11.64 Carats,  18.78x14.06x7.61mm, Golden Yellow - A beautiful Golden Citrine from Brazil - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Quality Precision Custom Gemcutting and Lapidary Services Based In Sydney Australia
#1160, Golden Citrine, Fantasy Cut (with Emoji), 11.64 Carats,  18.78x14.06x7.61mm, Golden Yellow - A beautiful Golden Citrine from Brazil - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Quality Precision Custom Gemcutting and Lapidary Services Based In Sydney Australia
#1160, Golden Citrine, Fantasy Cut (with Emoji), 11.64 Carats,  18.78x14.06x7.61mm, Golden Yellow - A beautiful Golden Citrine from Brazil - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Quality Precision Custom Gemcutting and Lapidary Services Based In Sydney Australia
#1160, Golden Citrine, Fantasy Cut (with Emoji), 11.64 Carats,  18.78x14.06x7.61mm, Golden Yellow - A beautiful Golden Citrine from Brazil - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Quality Precision Custom Gemcutting and Lapidary Services Based In Sydney Australia
#1160, Golden Citrine, Fantasy Cut (with Emoji), 11.64 Carats,  18.78x14.06x7.61mm, Golden Yellow - A beautiful Golden Citrine from Brazil - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Quality Precision Custom Gemcutting and Lapidary Services Based In Sydney Australia
#1160, Golden Citrine, Fantasy Cut (with Emoji), 11.64 Carats,  18.78x14.06x7.61mm, Golden Yellow - A beautiful Golden Citrine from Brazil - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Quality Precision Custom Gemcutting and Lapidary Services Based In Sydney Australia
#1160, Golden Citrine, Fantasy Cut (with Emoji), 11.64 Carats,  18.78x14.06x7.61mm, Golden Yellow - A beautiful Golden Citrine from Brazil - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Quality Precision Custom Gemcutting and Lapidary Services Based In Sydney Australia
#1160, Golden Citrine, Fantasy Cut (with Emoji), 11.64 Carats,  18.78x14.06x7.61mm, Golden Yellow - A beautiful Golden Citrine from Brazil - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Quality Precision Custom Gemcutting and Lapidary Services Based In Sydney Australia
#1160, Golden Citrine, Fantasy Cut (with Emoji), 11.64 Carats,  18.78x14.06x7.61mm, Golden Yellow - A beautiful Golden Citrine from Brazil - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Quality Precision Custom Gemcutting and Lapidary Services Based In Sydney Australia
#1160, Golden Citrine, Fantasy Cut (with Emoji), 11.64 Carats,  18.78x14.06x7.61mm, Golden Yellow - A beautiful Golden Citrine from Brazil - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Quality Precision Custom Gemcutting and Lapidary Services Based In Sydney Australia
#1160, Golden Citrine, Fantasy Cut (with Emoji), 11.64 Carats,  18.78x14.06x7.61mm, Golden Yellow - A beautiful Golden Citrine from Brazil - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Quality Precision Custom Gemcutting and Lapidary Services Based In Sydney Australia
#1160, Golden Citrine, Fantasy Cut (with Emoji), 11.64 Carats,  18.78x14.06x7.61mm, Golden Yellow - A beautiful Golden Citrine from Brazil - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Quality Precision Custom Gemcutting and Lapidary Services Based In Sydney Australia
#1160, Golden Citrine, Fantasy Cut (with Emoji), 11.64 Carats,  18.78x14.06x7.61mm, Golden Yellow - A beautiful Golden Citrine from Brazil - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Quality Precision Custom Gemcutting and Lapidary Services Based In Sydney Australia

 

Golden Honey Citrine, Emerald Cut, Brazil, 8.32 Carats, 14.09x10.09x8.26mm, #1035, A very fine natural Golden Honey Citrine which has been cut in the wonderful Emerald Cut design. Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Precision Custom Gemcutting Based In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Golden Honey Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue 2017
Item : #1035
Design : Emerald Cut
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 8.32 Carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 14.09x10.09x8.26mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : When I took this citrine off the dopstick and cleaned it up, my very first thought was, my goodness! This looks just like a really good golden sapphire! I could get over it... the colour is so much better then the pics and the colour of the rough had me thinking it was going to turn out a different hue... but once I had it in the hand I knew this was something special. This is the colour of top top citrine! A very beautiful and fine citrine.

Golden Honey Citrine, Emerald Cut, Brazil, 8.32 Carats, 14.09x10.09x8.26mm, #1035, A very fine natural Golden Honey Citrine which has been cut in the wonderful Emerald Cut design. Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Precision Custom Gemcutting Based In Sydney Australia
Golden Honey Citrine, Emerald Cut, Brazil, 8.32 Carats, 14.09x10.09x8.26mm, #1035, A very fine natural Golden Honey Citrine which has been cut in the wonderful Emerald Cut design. Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Precision Custom Gemcutting Based In Sydney Australia
Golden Honey Citrine, Emerald Cut, Brazil, 8.32 Carats, 14.09x10.09x8.26mm, #1035, A very fine natural Golden Honey Citrine which has been cut in the wonderful Emerald Cut design. Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Precision Custom Gemcutting Based In Sydney Australia
Golden Honey Citrine, Emerald Cut, Brazil, 8.32 Carats, 14.09x10.09x8.26mm, #1035, A very fine natural Golden Honey Citrine which has been cut in the wonderful Emerald Cut design. Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Precision Custom Gemcutting Based In Sydney Australia
Golden Honey Citrine, Emerald Cut, Brazil, 8.32 Carats, 14.09x10.09x8.26mm, #1035, A very fine natural Golden Honey Citrine which has been cut in the wonderful Emerald Cut design. Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Precision Custom Gemcutting Based In Sydney Australia
Golden Honey Citrine, Emerald Cut, Brazil, 8.32 Carats, 14.09x10.09x8.26mm, #1035, A very fine natural Golden Honey Citrine which has been cut in the wonderful Emerald Cut design. Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Precision Custom Gemcutting Based In Sydney Australia
Golden Honey Citrine, Emerald Cut, Brazil, 8.32 Carats, 14.09x10.09x8.26mm, #1035, A very fine natural Golden Honey Citrine which has been cut in the wonderful Emerald Cut design. Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Finest Precision Custom Gemcutting Based In Sydney Australia

 

Citrine, Concave Trillion Fancy Cut, Brazil, #c25
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Stone : Citrine
Item : #c25
Design : Concave Trillion Fancy
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 4.75 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included
Size : 12 x 12 x 8 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This lovely citrine from Brazil has been concave cut in a very fancy trillion shaped design. I think it would make a wonderful and different pendant and would be an opportunity to have a unique setting designed for it. The gem is very bright and sunny with a nice sunburst effect.

Citrine, Concave Trillion Fancy Cut, Brazil, #c25
Citrine, Concave Trillion Fancy Cut, Brazil, #c25
Citrine, Concave Trillion Fancy Cut, Brazil, #c25
Citrine, Concave Trillion Fancy Cut, Brazil, #c25
Citrine, Concave Trillion Fancy Cut, Brazil, #c25
Citrine, Concave Trillion Fancy Cut, Brazil, #c25

 

Golden Citrine, Pentagram Pendant, Brazil, #295
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Stone : Golden Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #295
Design : Pentagram Pendant (Doug Menadue)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 10.2 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 15 x 15 x 6.5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A totally unique piece. This is a very striking golden citrine cut in a design that I specifically intended for a pendant. It is a low profile so it will sit well against the chest. There is a "frosted" pentagram on the reverse side that was very tricky to photograph but it is there. A golden colour zone runs through the centre of the gem from side to side... it looks like a golden cloud. This is something a little bit different and would look absolutely fabulous set in yellow metal.

Golden Citrine, Pentagram Pendant, Brazil, #295
Golden Citrine, Pentagram Pendant, Brazil, #295
Golden Citrine, Pentagram Pendant, Brazil, #295
Golden Citrine, Pentagram Pendant, Brazil, #295
Golden Citrine, Pentagram Pendant, Brazil, #295
Golden Citrine, Pentagram Pendant, Brazil, #295

 

Citrine, Concave Oval Checkerboard Cut, Brazil, #c23
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Stone : Citrine
Item : #c23
Design : Concave Oval Checkerboard
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 3.3 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included
Size : 9 x 11 x 6 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a very bright and sunny citrine gem and is concave cut in an oval shape.

Citrine, Concave Oval Checkerboard Cut, Brazil, #c23
Citrine, Concave Oval Checkerboard Cut, Brazil, #c23
Citrine, Concave Oval Checkerboard Cut, Brazil, #c23
Citrine, Concave Oval Checkerboard Cut, Brazil, #c23
Citrine, Concave Oval Checkerboard Cut, Brazil, #c23
Citrine, Concave Oval Checkerboard Cut, Brazil, #c23

 

Citrine, Concave Round Brilliant Cut, Brazil, #c24
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Stone : Citrine
Item : #c24
Design : Concave Round Brilliant
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 1.6 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included
Size : 7 x 7 x 5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A very fine little citrine cut in a concave round brilliant style. It should fit a standard size setting without any problems. Nice and bright gemstone.

Citrine, Concave Round Brilliant Cut, Brazil, #c24
Citrine, Concave Round Brilliant Cut, Brazil, #c24
Citrine, Concave Round Brilliant Cut, Brazil, #c24
Citrine, Concave Round Brilliant Cut, Brazil, #c24
Citrine, Concave Round Brilliant Cut, Brazil, #c24

 

Citrine, Brilliant Pear, #145

Stone : Rio Grande Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #145
Design : Brilliant Pear
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Unknown
Weight : 6.85 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Colour : Y2
Size : 13 x 15 x 8.5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : An exceptional gemstone! This is top quality rio-grande citrine and the colour is devine. It is a large stone and eye clean... and would be absolutely dynamite set in gold.

Citrine, Brilliant Pear, #145
Citrine, Brilliant Pear, #145
Citrine, Brilliant Pear, #145
Citrine, Brilliant Pear, #145
Citrine, Brilliant Pear, #145
Citrine, Brilliant Pear, #145
Citrine, Brilliant Pear, #145

 

Madeira Citrine, Sunflare, Uruguay, #345
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Stone : Madeira Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2011
Item : #345
Design : Sunflare (Doug Menadue)
Origin : Uruguay
Treatments : Heated?
Weight : 4 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 11 x 11 x 7 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A beautiful rich and velvety madeira citrine from Uruguay. The gem has those wonderfully deep orange colours that this Uruguayan material is famous for. It is cut in my bright and flashy Sunflare design.

You can also see its "twin" which is a richly colour Uruguayan
amethyst cut in the same design, same size. Think of them as twin brother and sister. They are matched in terms of size and colour saturation and both are fine examples of their respective types. Simply stunning stones. I would love to keep them together when I sell them as they really do complement each other. An imaginative jeweller could do amazing things with this combo.

Madeira Citrine, Sunflare, Uruguay, #345
Madeira Citrine, Sunflare, Uruguay, #345
Madeira Citrine, Sunflare, Uruguay, #345
Madeira Citrine, Sunflare, Uruguay, #345
Madeira Citrine, Sunflare, Uruguay, #345
Madeira Citrine, Sunflare, Uruguay, #345
Madeira Citrine, Sunflare, Uruguay, #345
Madeira Citrine, Sunflare, Uruguay, #345
Madeira Citrine, Sunflare, Uruguay, #345

 

Ox Blood Citrine, Utopia Pear, Uruguay, #711
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Stone : Ox Blood Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2014
Item : #711
Design : Utopia Pear
Origin : Uruguay
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 6 Carat
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 10.1x14.5x8.7 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : Deep rich golden brandy colours makes this citrine just amazing. I love this colour and this design. It would make a really special ring stone if you like them big. An exceptionally fine ox blood citrine. 'Ox Blood', by the way, is the name given to this particular deep colour of citrine.

Ox Blood Citrine, Utopia Pear, Uruguay, #711
Ox Blood Citrine, Utopia Pear, Uruguay, #711
Ox Blood Citrine, Utopia Pear, Uruguay, #711
Ox Blood Citrine, Utopia Pear, Uruguay, #711
Ox Blood Citrine, Utopia Pear, Uruguay, #711
Ox Blood Citrine, Utopia Pear, Uruguay, #711
Ox Blood Citrine, Utopia Pear, Uruguay, #711

 

Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Regent, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #434
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Stone : Rio-Grande Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2011
Item : #434
Design : Victoria Regent Cut (Doug Menadue)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 8.2 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 13.5 x 13.5 x 9 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : The gorgeous colours in this rio-grande citrine are rich and vivid. Lovely velvety hues coupled with subtle and sophisticated tones make this gem very pleasing to the eye. The girdle has been rounded and smoothed. It is a very fine gemstone and the design is my classic Victoria Regent cut.

Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Regent, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #434
Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Regent, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #434
Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Regent, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #434
Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Regent, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #434
Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Regent, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #434
Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Regent, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #434
Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Regent, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #434
Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Regent, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #434
Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Regent, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #434

 

Flame Orange Citrine, Kalli, Brazil, #521
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Stone : Flame Orange Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2013
Item : #521
Design : Kalli (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 11.4 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 13 x 13 x 12.5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : Presenting a stunning 185 facet flame orange ctrine masterpiece. This beauty is cut in one of Jeff Graham's 'dome' designs called "Kalli". This incredible design has 185 facets which makes for a stone that is time consuming to cut but so well worth it when done. The crown dome really enhances the colours of the gem, intensifies them, and creates a sense of depth inside the gemstone, a real 3D space. The reflections, patterns and sparkles are truly wonderful and they fill the gem with so much life. This design was made to be bezel set.

The colours are rich and intense, a real flame orange gold. In all lighting conditions the gem is just one big beautiful ball of golden light, even with the arm outstretched there is no missing this baby. The crown dome catches all the surrounding light which makes this one a great evening stone... it really does glow. Its one of those rare gems that will totally captivate and mesmerize you when you see it.

A connoisseur's gemstone.

Flame Orange Citrine, Kalli, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Kalli, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Kalli, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Kalli, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Kalli, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Kalli, Brazil, #521
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I have also shown some 'action' shots that I took as I was cutting this gem. These might give you an insight into how such a gemstone is cut. The first stage is the pavilion. This is cut and polished and then placed in a 'transfer' block. The first part is held with a type of wax, the second half is held with a two part epoxy.

Next we cut and polish the crown. With this design, this is the time consuming part. There are alot of facets there to cut and polish and each facet is touched 5 times... 280 grit, 600, 1200, 3000 and then finally the polish. So with 185 facets, I'm really cutting 925 facets by the time I work through from the course grits to the polish!

Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521
Flame Orange Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #521

 

Golden Citrine, Concave Square Cushion Cut, Brazil, #c27
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Stone : Golden Citrine
Item : #c27
Design : Concave Square Cushion
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 1.9 carats each, Matched Pair
Clarity : Very Slightly Included
Size : 7 x 7 x 5.5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This matched pair of golden citrine gems would make a perfect pair of earrings. The design is a concave square cushion and should fit a standard sized setting without any problems. The colour is rich and golden, and the gem very bright.

Golden Citrine, Concave Square Cushion Cut, Brazil, #c27
Golden Citrine, Concave Square Cushion Cut, Brazil, #c27
Golden Citrine, Concave Square Cushion Cut, Brazil, #c27
Golden Citrine, Concave Square Cushion Cut, Brazil, #c27
Golden Citrine, Concave Square Cushion Cut, Brazil, #c27
Golden Citrine, Concave Square Cushion Cut, Brazil, #c27

 

Golden Citrine, Smith Bar, Brazil, #583
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Stone : Golden Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2013
Item : #583
Design : Smith Bar (Jeff Graham, Fred van Sant)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 2.75 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 6x12x5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A stunning and richly coloured golden citrine cut in the modern classic Smith Bar design. This design creates a gem that is full of life and movement, totally capivating with its golden bar running up and down the length of the gem. This design cuts a gem that is perfect for a ring when it is orientated lengthways/parallel with the finger.

Golden Citrine, Smith Bar, Brazil, #583
Golden Citrine, Smith Bar, Brazil, #583
Golden Citrine, Smith Bar, Brazil, #583
Golden Citrine, Smith Bar, Brazil, #583
Golden Citrine, Smith Bar, Brazil, #583
Golden Citrine, Smith Bar, Brazil, #583

 

Citrine, SG1, Brazil, #538
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Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2013
Item : #538
Design : SG1
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 2 carats each
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 8x8x6 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A stunning golden coloured matched pair of citrines. Beautiful gemstones, citrine has some of the best golds and yellows around. For rich saturated golden colour, citrines are hard to beat.

Citrine, SG1, Brazil, #538
Citrine, SG1, Brazil, #538
Citrine, SG1, Brazil, #538
Citrine, SG1, Brazil, #538

 

Citrine, Rainbow, #44

Stone : Citrine
More Info Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #44-OEE
Design : Rainbow (a barion oval style, Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 5.1 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 13.5mm X 10mm X 7.5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A wonderful, golden citrine cut in an oval design with good body. It has a beautiful flashiness about it and it very alive and sparkly. The colours are a lovely golden yellow, not the lemon yellow or often overly saturated whiskey colour. It is a perfect size for a ring and would really show up well. The gemstone is eye clean with no visible flaws or inclusions. There is some colour zoning but the colours mix nicely and are not overly saturated when viewing the stone from the face up. The finish on this stone is superb and the polish is mirror like. A very pleasing gem.

See this gemstone being cut.

Citrine, Rainbow, #44
Citrine, Rainbow, #44
Citrine, Rainbow, #44

 

Citrine, Bicentenial Brilliant, #154

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #154
Design : Bicentenial Brilliant (Evan Williams)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 4.03 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Colour : Y5
Size : 11 x 11 x 7.5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A fine large citrine cut in a very brilliant design.

Citrine, Bicentenial Brilliant, #154
Citrine, Bicentenial Brilliant, #154
Citrine, Bicentenial Brilliant, #154
Citrine, Bicentenial Brilliant, #154
Citrine, Bicentenial Brilliant, #154

 

Citrine, Mock Check Square, #128

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #128
Design : Mock Check Square (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 2.6 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 8mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : I luv citrine! Its that golden colour that gets me. Anyone who says "Oh, its just quartz.", obviously hasn't seen a fine handcut citrine, especially one cut in this modern, flashy design. Each and every stone has its own beauty and personality and should be appreciated accordingly. This gem is a sweet little stunner and reminds me of a bubble-bee. :-)

Citrine, Mock Check Square, #128
Citrine, Mock Check Square, #128
Citrine, Mock Check Square, #128
Citrine, Mock Check Square, #128
Citrine, Mock Check Square, #128
Citrine, Mock Check Square, #128

 

Rio-Grande Citrine, Frosted Hexagram, #188

Stone : Rio-Grande Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #188
Design : Frosted Hexagram (Doug Menadue)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 4.6 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Colour : Y2
Size : 11 x 11 x 7.5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : There are some very beautiful rich golden amber tones in this gem. It has eye catching effects and the frosted hexagram on the crown makes it a very unique piece.

Rio-Grande Citrine, Frosted Hexagram, #188
Rio-Grande Citrine, Frosted Hexagram, #188
Rio-Grande Citrine, Frosted Hexagram, #188
Rio-Grande Citrine, Frosted Hexagram, #188
Rio-Grande Citrine, Frosted Hexagram, #188

 

Rio-Grande Citrine, Tangier, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #430
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Stone : Rio-Grande Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2011
Item : #430
Design : Sparkman 2 (Fred Van Sant)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 2.5 carats each
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 9 x 9 x 6.5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A striking matched pair of beautiful Rio-Grande Citrine. These would make a fantastic pair of earrings in both gold or silver. The girdle has been smoothed and polished to add a really nice and pleasing finish to the gems. The colours and tones in these gems are rich and vivid... exceptional gemstones!

Rio-Grande Citrine, Tangier, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #430
Rio-Grande Citrine, Tangier, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #430
Rio-Grande Citrine, Tangier, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #430
Rio-Grande Citrine, Tangier, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #430
Rio-Grande Citrine, Tangier, O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, North Queensland, Australia, #430

 

Rio-Grande Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #190

Stone : Rio-Grande Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #190
Design : All-Seeing Eye (John Bailey)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 10.7 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Colour : Y2
Size : 14 x 14 x 12.5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is one for the collectors. The design is based on the "All Seeing Eye" which is usually portrayed as an eye inside a triangle, often shown with radiating beams of light. I had a tough time trying to capture the eye effect but just couldn't seem to get it right. In one of the photos you can make out a darkish eye shape... the dark is due to reflection of the camera lens. In person it is fantastic with bright flashing rays of light around the eye. The design itself is quite a challenging one to cut and requires alot of patience and precision to get the eye and iris just right. A very different and unique gem.

Rio-Grande Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #190
Rio-Grande Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #190
Rio-Grande Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #190
Rio-Grande Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #190
Rio-Grande Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #190
Rio-Grande Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #190
Rio-Grande Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #190

 

Citrine, Acorn, #12

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #12
Design : Acorn (Doug Menadue)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 7.47 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included
Size : 11.5mm X 10mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This gemstone has a nice golden colour with a touch of smokey about it. There is good flash. As the name suggests it has a shape much like an acorn. It was designed as a ring stone and will require a custom seting made for it due to the depth and overall shape of the stone. There is a small feather veil inclusion.

Citrine, Acorn, #12
Citrine, Acorn, #12
Citrine, Acorn, #12

 

Citrine, Asscher Cut, #217
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Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #217
Design : Asscher Cut
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 1.7 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Colour : Y7
Size : 7 x 7 x 6 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A nice lightly coloured asscher cut citrine. This particular combination of colour, stone and cut is fast becoming a classic. The light tones show the windmill patterns that the asscher is famous for very nicely. The pics show more brown then what is actually in the gem which is very yellow and bright.

There are some pics that show the two asschers #217 and #211 next to each other. This is so you can compare the colours of the two stones. #217 is the lighter coloured gem.


Citrine, Asscher Cut, #217
Citrine, Asscher Cut, #217
Citrine, Asscher Cut, #217
Citrine, Asscher Cut, #217
Citrine, Asscher Cut, #217
Citrine, Asscher Cut, #217
Citrine, Asscher Cut, #217
Citrine, Asscher Cut, #217
Citrine, Asscher Cut, #217
Citrine, Asscher Cut, #217
Citrine, Asscher Cut, #217
Citrine, Asscher Cut, #217
Citrine, Asscher Cut, #217

 

Rio Grande Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #396
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Stone : Rio Grande Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2011
Item : #396
Design : Asscher Cut
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 4.6 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 10 x 10 x 8 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A richly decadent Rio Grande citrine! This stunning gemstone is cut in the classic Asscher Cut and it works very well in this material. The gem shows lovely rich hues and tones and in real life it truely is something to behold. I like these darker coloured citrines for their fabulous interplay of colours... if creme brulee could be a gemstone, this is what it'd be. A very fine gemstone indeed.

Rio Grande Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #396
Rio Grande Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #396
Rio Grande Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #396
Rio Grande Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #396
Rio Grande Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #396
Rio Grande Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #396
Rio Grande Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #396

 

Golden Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #211

Stone : Golden Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #211
Design : Asscher Cut
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 1.7 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Colour : Y4
Size : 7 x 7 x 6 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A very fine asscher cut citrine. The gem has rich golden tones and looks devine. The pics show alot more caramel and brown then what is actually there... my camera has troubles with yellow tones. A very fine gem.

Golden Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #211
Golden Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #211
Golden Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #211
Golden Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #211
Golden Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #211
Golden Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #211
Golden Citrine, All Seeing Eye, #211

 

Citrine, Hor-I-Zon, #55

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #55
Design : Hor-I-Zon
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 5 carats
Clarity : Slightly Included
Size : 12.5mm X 12.5mm X 8mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A nice citrine cut in a fan variation. Its quite an unusual design and quite intriging and interesting. It would make for a very different and imaginative pendant. There is some slight veiling inside.

Citrine, The Facets, #55
Citrine, The Facets, #55

 

Madeira Citrine, Compear, Brazil, #290
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Stone : Madeira Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #290
Design : Compear
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 1.35 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 7 x 9 x 4.5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a beautiful rich deep madeira citrine cut in a classic pear shape. The colour is very similar to the darker orange spessartite garnet. This is a fine gemstone and would look great set in yellow gold.

Madeira Citrine, Compear, Brazil, #290
Madeira Citrine, Compear, Brazil, #290
Madeira Citrine, Compear, Brazil, #290
Madeira Citrine, Compear, Brazil, #290

 

Madeira Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #291
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Stone : Madeira Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #291
Design : Asscher Cut
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 1.1 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 6 x 6 x 5 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This rich deep madeira citrine looks stunning cut in the classic Asscher Cut design. Before I cut it I thought that the madeira colour might be too dark for an Asscher but when I was finished I was pleasantly surprised that that was the case. It works very well in the Asscher and shows the patterns nicely. The colour, even though its hard to tell in the pics, in real life is very close to the darker orange coloured spessartite garnet... they are very similar. This is a fine gemstone.

Madeira Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #291
Madeira Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #291
Madeira Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #291
Madeira Citrine, Asscher Cut, Brazil, #291

 

Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Cut, Brazil, #266

Stone : Rio-Grande Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #266
Design : Victoria Cut (Fred Van Sant)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 2.2 carats each
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 8 x 8 x 7 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : An absolutely stunning matched pair of rio-grande citrines cut in the classic Victoria Cut design. If only more people realised just how gorgeous citrine is... the rich, velvety tones and interplay of colours, the unique personality of each stone is very perceptible. These two gems are matched and came from the same piece of rough stone... these I call "siblings". And just like all twins they are the same yet different. One of these gems was deep in the colour zone and the other had a little bit of zoning. This gives them an individuality and makes them quite special. A very fine pair of gemstones!

Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Cut, Brazil, #266
Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Cut, Brazil, #266
Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Cut, Brazil, #266
Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Cut, Brazil, #266
Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Cut, Brazil, #266
Rio-Grande Citrine, Victoria Cut, Brazil, #266

 

Citrine, Honeycomb Cut, #152

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #152
Design : Honeycomb Cut
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 6.88 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Colour : Y5
Size : 12 x 12 x 9 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a pretty groovey gemstone. The design is one of Fred Van Sant's original designs and is rarely seen cut. The design creates a honeycomb effect and suits the bright yellow golden colours of this citrine... afterall, when you think of fresh honeycomb what colour do you think of first? The pictures are more brown and caramel then the stone actually is... it is a bright and flashy yellow gold. I can see this stone as part of a matched suite : earrings, pendant and a ring.

Citrine, Honeycomb Cut, #152
Citrine, Honeycomb Cut, #152
Citrine, Honeycomb Cut, #152
Citrine, Honeycomb Cut, #152
Citrine, Honeycomb Cut, #152
Citrine, Honeycomb Cut, #152
Citrine, Honeycomb Cut, #152
Citrine, Honeycomb Cut, #152

 

Egyptian Asscher Cut Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #139

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #139
Design : Egyptian Asscher Cut
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 2.75 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Colour : Y7
Size : 8mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A beautiful yellow citrine cut in the egyptian asscher cut design. Nice and sharp zig-zag geometrics showing and good flash. A very delightful gemstone!

Egyptian Asscher Cut Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #139
Egyptian Asscher Cut Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #139
Egyptian Asscher Cut Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #139
Egyptian Asscher Cut Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #139
Egyptian Asscher Cut Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #139
Egyptian Asscher Cut Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #139

 

Citrine Madeira, Round Brilliant, #97

Stone : Citrine Madeira
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #97
Design : Round Brilliant
Origin : Uruguay
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 1.9 & 1.9 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 8mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : Beautiful pair of matching madeira citrines. These are cut in the classic round brilliant design and would make a great pair of earrings.


*SOLD AS MATCHED PAIR ONLY*

Citrine Madeira, Round Brilliant, #97
Citrine Madeira, Round Brilliant, #97
Citrine Madeira, Round Brilliant, #97
Citrine Madeira, Round Brilliant, #97

 

Citrine, Gram Easy Emerald, #17

Stone : Citrine (Madeira/Ox-Blood)
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #17
Design : Gram Easy Emerald (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Uruguay
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 2.88 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 10.5mm X 6mm X 5.5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This gemstone is a rich brandy colour. The design is a classic emerald-style cut. It is a nice solid stone and would suit any jewelry setting.

Citrine, Gram Easy Emerald, #17
Citrine, Gram Easy Emerald, #17
Citrine, Gram Easy Emerald, #17

 

Citrine, Smith Bar, #07

Stone : Citrine
More Info Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #07
Design : Smith Bar (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 2 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 7.5mm X 6.5mm X 5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a nice little stone with lots of flash, yellows and gold. It is cut in a modern design and has interesting rectangular patterns. It really is a charming stone and a good ring size.

Citrine, Smith Bar, #07
Citrine, Smith Bar, #07
Citrine, Smith Bar, #07

 

Citrine, Double Cross Square, #21

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #21
Design : Double Cross Square (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 2.98 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 8mm X 8mm X 7mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This gemstone has a nice golden colour with a touch of smokey about it. It is an ideal shape for a ring stone.

Citrine, Double Cross Square, #21
Citrine, Double Cross Square, #21
Citrine, Double Cross Square, #21

 

Citrine, Lazy Pear, #70

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #70
Design : Lazy Pear
Origin : O'Briens Creek, Mt Surprise, NQ, Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 22.18 carats
Clarity : Slightly Included
Size : 24mm X 18mm X 11.5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This stone was found by a wonderful couple who came on a topaz digging tour with me. They had a bonanza of a day and found some great stone. They asked me to cut this gem for them as I mentioned that I like to cut big stones and this one certainly was that. Besides the topaz for which O'Briens Creek is famous, some excellent citrine, smokey and aquamarine is also found. This citrine was unearthed as a large water worn pebble. The couple have since informed me that they've had it professionally set by a master jeweller as a pendant and it looks absolutely fabulous!

Citrine, Lazy Pear, #70
Citrine, Lazy Pear, #70
Citrine, Lazy Pear, #70
Citrine, Lazy Pear, #70

 

Citrine, The Facets, #20

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #20
Design : The Facets (Fred Van Sant)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 8.84 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 14mm X 11.5mm X 10mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A lovely citrine for those that like them big.

Citrine, The Facets, #20
Citrine, The Facets, #20
Citrine, The Facets, #20
Citrine, The Facets, #20
Citrine, The Facets, #20

 

Citrine Madeira, Smith Bar, #96

Stone : Citrine Madeira
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #96
Design : Smith Bar (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Uruguay
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 2.6 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 9mm X 7mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A nice rich madeira coloured citrine cut in the modern smith bar design. Great pixelation action!

Citrine Madeira, Smith Bar, #96
Citrine Madeira, Smith Bar, #96
Citrine Madeira, Smith Bar, #96

 

Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #134

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #134
Design : Egyptian Asscher Cut
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 2 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Colour : Y5
Size : 7mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A lovely little citrine cut in the Egyptian Asscher Cut design. It does have some minor colour zoning. A very pretty gemstone.(See the little alien in the third picture? :-) )

Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #134
Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #134
Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #134
Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #134
Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #134
Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #134

 

Citrine, Acorn, #13

Stone : Citrine (Ox-Blood Madeira)
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #13
Design : Acorn (Doug Menadue)
Origin : Uruguay
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 7.14 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 11mm X 10.5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This gemstone is a rich brandy colour and has good fire and flash in its belly. As the name suggests it has a shape much like an acorn. It was designed as a ring stone and will require a custom seting made for it due to the depth and overall shape of the stone.


SEE THE CUSTOMER'S SETTING HERE

Citrine, Acorn, #13
Citrine, Acorn, #13
Citrine, Acorn, #13

 

Egyptian Asscher Cut Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #138

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009
Item : #138
Design : Egyptian Asscher Cut
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 3.8 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Colour : Y8
Size : 9mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A nice sharp little citrine cut in the Egyptian Asscher Cut design. The pale lemony yellow colour shows up the geometric designs very nicely indeed.

Egyptian Asscher Cut Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #138
Egyptian Asscher Cut Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #138
Egyptian Asscher Cut Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #138
Egyptian Asscher Cut Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #138
Egyptian Asscher Cut Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #138
Egyptian Asscher Cut Citrine, Egyptian Asscher Cut, #138

 

Citrine (Ox-Blood Madeira), Hor-I-Zon, #68

Stone : Citrine (Ox-Blood Madeira)
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #68
Design : Hor-I-Zon
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 4.38 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 12mm X 12mm X 8mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A rich brandy coloured citrine cut in a fan variation. Its quite an unusual design and quite intriging and interesting. It would make for a very different and imaginative pendant. The shape of the design could represent the sun rising or setting over the horizon.

Citrine, Hor-I-Zon, #68
Citrine, Hor-I-Zon, #68
Citrine, Hor-I-Zon, #68

 

Asscher Cut Citrine, Asscher Cut, #149

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #149
Design : Asscher Cut
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 1.66 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Colour : Y7
Size : 7 x 7 x 6 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A lovely little citrine asscher cut. This is a beautiful gemstone, nice yellow colours (much nicer then the pictures show which are a bit on the brown side and dark) and good flash.

Asscher Cut Citrine, Asscher Cut, #149
Asscher Cut Citrine, Asscher Cut, #149
Asscher Cut Citrine, Asscher Cut, #149

 

Asscher Cut Citrine, Asscher Cut, #174

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #174
Design : Asscher Cut
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 2.5 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Colour : Y7
Size : 8 x 8 x 7 mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A very bright yellow citrine cut in the classic Asscher Cut design. This is an eye clean gem and well cut. The design performs nicely and is quite stunning!

Asscher Cut Citrine, Asscher Cut, #174
Asscher Cut Citrine, Asscher Cut, #174
Asscher Cut Citrine, Asscher Cut, #174
Asscher Cut Citrine, Asscher Cut, #174
Asscher Cut Citrine, Asscher Cut, #174
Asscher Cut Citrine, Asscher Cut, #174
Asscher Cut Citrine, Asscher Cut, #174

 



Information For precious and semi precious gemstones

Stone : Citrine
Moh's Hardness : 7
Origin Locations : Minas Gerais, Brazil; Namibia, Africa; Madagascar; Russia; Scotland; Spain; Burma; USA; O'Briens Creek, North Queensland, Australia
Treatments : None, Heating
Clarity : Eye Clean to Included
Color : Various shades of yellow, golden-yellow, red-yellow, lemon-yellow. See a colour chart for citrine here.
Cleavage : None
Crystal System : (Trigonal), hexagonal prisms
Chemical Composition : SiO2 - silicon dioxide
Refractive Index (RI) : 1.544 - 1.553
Density : 2.65
Birthstones : Citrine is the birthstone for November.
Citrine is the zodiac stone for Gemini.
Citrine is the stone for the 13th anniversary.

Comments : The name citrine is derived from its lemon-yellow colour. It is a beautiful stone and actually quite a rare member of the quartz family. You wouldn't think so from the amount of citrine that is available in the marketplace. Alot of the commercial citrine is actually amethyst or smokey quartz that has been heated to the required temperatures in order to bring about a change in the colour. True natural citrine tends to be light in colour though dark, well saturated stone can be found. Almost all heat treated citrines will have some degree of red or dark orange tint about them which can be quite rich and alluring in its own right. Light citrine can also be heated to improve the colour.

Citrine comes in a range of colour tones and associated trade names. The darkest, richest and most expensive is Madeira citrine which also used to be called "ox-blood" citrine once upon a time. There is Rio-Grande citrine, golden citrine, and others. You can see a
colour chart for citrine on this page. Citrine is a very popular jewelry stone and can be cut in virtually any design. Citrine is readily available in nice clean large sizes.

 

 

 

 

 

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