People have collected gem materials for thousands of years and marveled over their beauty. Through time and in all parts of the world, many people have believed that gem materials have the ability to heal, protect, or comfort a person who owns or wears them.

Even though there is no scientific evidence that gemstones have any healing or spiritual power, many people persist in these beliefs. Today, citrine is one of the most popular “healing stones.” Millions of dollars per year are spent on citrine crystals, tumbled stones, beads and other citrine items for use in these practices.