Why was November's birthstone changed from topaz to citrine?

Answer 1

citrine

Actually both. They are both considered the birthstone for November. I speculate this is likely due to the rarity of yellow topaz (NOT to be confused with blue topaz) and abundance of citrine.

Answer 2

There are different birthstones according to what list you use. The list was updated some years ago, but some people still go by the Traditional list. There are also lists of birthstones in cultures. Here's the birthstones for November from the most popular lists:

Modern: Topaz, Citrine
Traditional: Citrine, Topaz
Mystical: Pearl
Ayurvedic: Topaz

Answer 3

In 1912, the American National Retail Jewelers Association proposed a standardized list of birthstones. They changed November's birthstone from topaz to citrine to better align with popular jewelry trends and consumer preferences. Citrine's warm, golden color was seen as more appealing and accessible compared to topaz at the time.

Answer 4

It wasn't changed, it is still a topaz. Some may want it to be citrine because it is a cheaper stone to purchase. Not to mention...semi-presious.