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Ametrine Meaning: Amethyst and Citrine in One Stone
What does ametrine mean? Purple and honey-yellow in one crystal: a guardian stone of love, wisdom, wealth and career. Vs amethyst and citrine, plus care.
By LME Jewelry6 min read
Key takeaways
- Two stones in one crystal. Ametrine is quartz that holds amethyst purple and citrine yellow side by side.
- Its meaning joins both: a guardian stone of love, a stone of spirituality and wisdom, and a stone of wealth and career.
- Chakras (tradition): purple with the crown and third eye; yellow with the solar plexus.
- Real ametrine shows purple and golden zones inside the same bead, split differently in every bead.
- Care: long, strong sun can fade both colors, so store it out of direct light.
- Our piece: ametrine 108-bead mala necklace, 7.3mm. Every bead checked by eye · real photos · ships from Jiangsu, China.
Ametrine means love, wisdom and rising fortune: in crystal tradition it is a guardian stone of love, a stone of spirituality and wisdom, and a stone of wealth and career. It carries those meanings because it is one quartz crystal that holds amethyst purple and citrine yellow together, so it joins what both stones stand for.
Below: what ametrine is, what it means, how it compares with amethyst and citrine, how to tell it is real, how to care for it, and how to wear our ametrine mala.
Ametrine at a glance
| Ametrine | |
|---|---|
| What it is | Quartz with amethyst purple and citrine yellow in the same crystal |
| Colors | Purple, lilac, honey and champagne tones; the split differs from bead to bead |
| Traditional meaning | Guardian stone of love; spirituality and wisdom; wealth and career |
| Good-fortune images | 紫气东来 and 九紫离火 |
| Chakras (tradition) | Crown and third eye (purple); solar plexus (yellow) |
| Care | Long, strong sun can fade both colors |
| LME piece | 108-bead mala necklace, 7.3mm beads |
What is ametrine?
Ametrine is quartz that holds amethyst purple and citrine yellow in the same crystal. The two colors form side by side because different parts of the growing crystal took in iron in different ways. That is why one bead can be mostly purple, the next mostly honey, and another split down the middle with a soft boundary.
On our mala the beads run through purple, lilac, honey and champagne tones, and no two beads show the same color balance.
What does ametrine mean?
In crystal tradition, ametrine carries both stones' meanings: a guardian stone of love, a stone of spirituality and wisdom, and a stone that attracts wealth and supports your career. In Chinese tradition its purple recalls 紫气东来, an old sign that good fortune is on its way, and 九紫离火, a purple-and-fire image of a rising, prosperous period.
Energy and meaning. In crystal tradition, ametrine joins amethyst's crown and third eye chakras with citrine's solar plexus. It's a guardian stone of love, a stone of spirituality and wisdom, and a stone of wealth and career, with the old Chinese good-fortune images 紫气东来 and 九紫离火.
- Guardian of love: like amethyst, it is known as a guardian stone of faithful love.
- Spirituality and wisdom: a stone of quiet insight and wise choices.
- Wealth and career: its citrine yellow is traditionally linked with attracting wealth and supporting your work.
- Rising good fortune: 紫气东来 and 九紫离火 are old Chinese images of good fortune on its way.
Intentions it suits: love, wisdom, wealth, career and good fortune.
Ametrine vs amethyst vs citrine
| Ametrine | Amethyst | Citrine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Purple and honey-yellow in one crystal | Purple | Honey-yellow |
| Chakras (tradition) | Crown, third eye and solar plexus | Crown and third eye | Solar plexus |
| Traditional meaning | Guardian of love, spirituality and wisdom, wealth and career | Calm focus, a protective stone, a guardian of devoted love, wisdom, rising good fortune | Abundance, steady income, new opportunities, helpful people, manifesting goals |
| Choose it if | You want love, wisdom and wealth in one piece | Your intention is calm, love and wisdom | Your intention is wealth and opportunity |
| LME pieces | 108-bead mala, 7.3mm | Bracelets; see the Amethyst series | Bracelets; see the Citrine series |
Our amethyst pieces are purple only; ametrine also carries citrine-like honey-yellow. If you love both colors, ametrine puts them in one strand. For each stone on its own, read Amethyst Meaning: Calm, Love & Which Wrist to Wear It On and Citrine Meaning for Wealth & How to Tell Real Citrine.
How to tell if ametrine is real
- Look for two colors in one bead. Purple and yellow zones sit together inside natural ametrine, and the split differs from bead to bead.
- Expect natural inclusions. Tiny veils, lines or cloudy wisps are normal in quartz. Perfect, bubble-filled clarity suggests glass.
- Feel the temperature. Quartz stays cool against your skin for longer than glass or resin.
- Expect variety. No two beads show the same color balance; a strand of identical beads is a warning sign.
Every LME photo shows the real piece, photographed in our studio, and every bead is checked by eye before stringing.
How to care for ametrine
- Keep it out of long, strong sun and heat: both colors can fade, so store it out of direct light.
- Cleanse gently: moonlight overnight, a minute of sound, a little smoke, or a night on a selenite plate.
- Store it on its own in its pouch so harder stones can't scratch it.
- Keep it from chemicals: perfume, lotion, cleaners and chlorine.
- Take it off before showering or swimming.
- Accent care: wipe the vintage-style accents with a soft, dry cloth after wearing.
Step-by-step rituals: How to Cleanse a Crystal Bracelet.
How to wear an ametrine mala
Our ametrine is a 108-bead mala, so you can wear it three ways: as a long necklace with the guru bead at center front, doubled for a shorter layered look, or wrapped loosely around your wrist. In crystal tradition, the left wrist is the receiving side and the right is the releasing side: wrap it on the left to welcome in love, wisdom and good fortune, or on the right when you want to let go of something. Full guide: How to Wear a 108-Bead Mala Necklace.
Our ametrine piece
| Piece | Bead size | Look and accents |
|---|---|---|
| Ametrine 108-Bead Mala Necklace · 7.3mm | 7.3mm | 108 beads in purple, lilac, honey and champagne tones; faceted honey-yellow barrel beads, a carved green phantom quartz charm under a vintage-style guru bead and cap, a clear barrel bead with a carved inner figure and textured vintage-style beads |
It is our first ametrine piece and an original LME design, hand-strung one piece at a time; every bead is checked by eye, every photo is a real studio photo, and it ships from Jiangsu, China in our LME gift box. For amethyst or citrine on their own, see the Amethyst Bracelet · Honey Amber Accent · 12.3mm and the Brazilian Citrine Bracelet · 14.3mm, or browse Necklaces.
A note from the maker: ametrine beads are picked by eye for clear purple and golden zones, then matched so the strand looks balanced, so the color mix differs a little along the mala. Questions about the exact piece? Message us through our contact page.
Last reviewed by the LME Jewelry team on 2026-10-08.
Crystal meanings are based on tradition and are not a substitute for medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is ametrine a mix of amethyst and citrine?
It is one quartz crystal that holds amethyst purple and citrine yellow side by side. The two colors form because different parts of the growing crystal took in iron in different ways, so each bead shows its own split of purple and gold.
Which chakras is ametrine linked with?
In crystal tradition, its purple joins amethyst's crown and third eye chakras, and its yellow joins citrine's solar plexus, the center of confidence and drive.
Is ametrine good for wealth and career?
In crystal tradition, yes. Its citrine yellow is linked with attracting wealth and supporting your work, and its purple with wisdom and good fortune on its way. These are traditional meanings, not promises or financial advice.
How can you tell if ametrine is real?
Look for purple and golden zones side by side inside the same bead, often with a soft boundary and small natural inclusions; the split differs from bead to bead. Glass imitations tend to look perfectly even or show round bubbles, and quartz stays cool on the skin for longer.
Can ametrine go in the sun?
Not for long. Ametrine's purple and yellow can fade with long, strong sun, so store it out of direct light and cleanse it with moonlight, sound, smoke or selenite instead.
How do you wear an ametrine mala necklace?
Wear it as a long necklace with the guru bead at center front, double it for a shorter layered look, or wrap it loosely around your wrist. In every style the guru bead is where the strand starts and ends.
Pieces in this story
Ametrine 108-Bead Mala Necklace · 7.3mm
Ametrine 108-Bead Mala Necklace · 7.3mm
love · wisdom · wealth & career
7.3mm natural ametrine · Guardian of love · Spirituality & wisdom · Wealth & career · 108-bead mala necklace · Vintage-style accents
Amethyst Bracelet · Honey Amber Accent · 12.3mm
Amethyst Bracelet · Honey Amber Accent · 12.3mm
love · spirituality · wisdom
12.3mm natural amethyst · Guardian stone of love · Natural amber accent bead · Single wrap · Vintage-style accents
Brazilian Citrine Bracelet · 14.3mm
Brazilian Citrine Bracelet · 14.3mm
for wealth, opportunity & helpful people
14.3mm natural Brazilian citrine · Large, very clear beads · Vintage-style accents