Jewelry IdentifierBirthstone
November Birthstone
November has two birthstones: topaz (prized in golden imperial orange) and citrine, the yellow quartz.
Topaz
Mohs 8Best known in golden 'imperial' orange and blue (usually treated); naturally occurs colorless too.
Citrine
Mohs 7Yellow-to-orange quartz; affordable and available in large sizes.
- Modern birthstone
- Topaz, Citrine
- Traditional / alternates
- Yellow topaz
- Color
- Yellow / orange
If you were born in November, your birthstones are topaz and citrine. Topaz is hardest and most valued in its golden-orange 'imperial' form, while citrine is an affordable yellow-to-orange quartz that comes in large, clean stones — the two look similar but are different minerals.
What the November birthstone means
November's stones symbolize warmth, abundance, and good fortune.
Is your November birthstone real?
Birthstones are among the most-imitated gems — topaz especially is often simulated by glass or synthetics. The fastest way to check what you actually have is to photograph the stone and run it through the free Gemstone Identifier, then confirm whether it's natural with the Is It Real? tool. For what a piece is worth, get a free jewelry appraisal.
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