Article: Citrine.(Jewel of the Month)

The three triangular shaped citrines are called "pyramidal halo cuts." Each one is unique. The halo is seen half-way up the pavilion. The 52-ct. center stone, on loan from Daniel Shames, Dashasa Jewelers, Seattle, shows a center beaded halo. Only one quarter of the halo beads have been carved. The remaining beads are reflections. At top is a fine natural-color deep orangey-red Madeira citrine set as a diamond-accented pendant. On the left is a loose golden (brownish-yellow) halo-cut citrine. The faceted and carved clover-shaped oro verde citrine on the right weighs close to 50 crs. It uses negative curves in the outline of the girdle, with positive cuts inside the stone. ...

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