The birthstone for November is citrine. Citrine is a variety of quartz known for its warm golden-yellow color. The golden-yellow color comes from traces of iron in its crystal structure. People believe Citrine to carry qualities of warmth and energy. Sounds like a wonderful stone that makes wonderful jewelry. So why not buy some? Either as a gift for a loved one or for yourself. If you or the giftee is born in November, well, that's just a nice little bonus.