Anouk Jewelry often creates one-of-a-kind necklaces, unique earrings and custom family rings to celebrate our clients’ loved ones. We are honoured to design bespoke jewelry pieces, which incorporate someone’s birth stones. The birthstone of November is considered to be citrine. It is a beautiful yellow gemstone, and over the years we’ve created several pieces featuring it. However, citrines are quite soft, and for this reason it’s best to set them in earrings, or necklaces, where they are safer.
Custom Family Birthstone Ring
This unique family ring was created using three birthstones of the family: a ruby, a sapphire and a citrine. We used diamonds for the accent stones in this one of a kind white gold ring design. The inspiration for this custom ring was Anouk Jewelry’s Oceanfoam Ring, originally set with sapphires in various blue and teal colours.
Most of Anouk Jewelry one-of-a-kind necklaces, unique earrings and custom family rings are inspired by nature. This ring mimics the spray of the waves, or ocean foam. The design lends itself very well to custom interpretations. Featuring six stones of various sizes, it’s the perfect canvas on which our designer Anat can unleash her creativity!
Custom and Unique Earrings
As mentioned before, citrines are not as durable as sapphires or diamonds. Therefor, when considering setting citrine in jewelry, unique earrings and custom family necklaces may be a great alternative to rings. In the case above, Anouk Jewelry created a pair of bespoke earrings, featuring a ruby and a citrine gemstones. What a unique mismatched pair, totally original and unlike anything else. Inspired by our Three Leaf solitaire design, these studs are also available with a variety of gemstones.
Citrine Alternatives – Diamonds
Having said that, there are other ways of honouring November’s birthstone – citrine. Another great alternative is sourcing a hardier, citrine-coloured gemstone. The familiar deep yellow-orange citrine hue can be found in sapphires or diamonds, which are excellent choices for everyday jewelry.
This custom family ring features a partial diamond halo, surrounding a stunning honey-yellow raw diamond. Inspired by our Moon and Stars celestial collection, this is a version of the Sun and Moon ring we love recreating from time to time. The warm yellow of the raw diamond is similar to citrine, as yellow diamonds can be excellent stand-ins for the softer stone.
Citrine Alternatives – Sapphires
Similarly to diamonds, sapphires too come in different shades and colours. Richly yellow and orange sapphires can be fantastic replacements for citrines. You might as well consider this option, especially if you are looking for a ring to wear daily.
Sapphires are so versatile, and yellow sapphires could definitely come to your rescue as a great substitute for a more brittle citrine. The Inspiration Well design above features an oval citrine-yellow sapphire, flanked by two accent diamonds. The hammered gold texture completes the golden sands beach-y illusion.
To sum up, one of a kind necklaces, unique earrings and custom family rings can all be set with citrine, or its alternatives. And whichever gemstone you choose – there are multiple ways to customize a jewelry piece and stand out from the crowd!
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