Leo Zodiac Disc Necklace with Natural Citrine in 14K Gold

A 14K solid gold disc pendant for Leo, the fixed fire sign born July 23 to August 22. Set with natural citrine, a stone whose history matches the sign's temperament.

The piece

• Metal: 14K solid gold (Yellow, White, or Rose).
• Stone: Natural citrine, round, set in a polished gold disc engraved with the Leo glyph.
• Chain: included, 16 to 18 inch adjustable cable chain.
• Hand-finished in the USA, made to order.

The symbol

Leo is a fixed fire sign ruled by the Sun. Its glyph traces the mane and curving tail of the lion, descended from the Nemean lion slain by Heracles and from older Mesopotamian and Egyptian lion deities. Born between July 23 and August 22, Leo carries the peak heat of summer, the season of full bloom and visible strength. Across traditions Leo has been associated with creativity, generosity, the warmth that draws others in, and the radiant confidence of someone who has nothing to prove.

About this stone

Citrine is a variety of quartz colored yellow to amber by trace iron. Most market citrine is heat-treated amethyst, a transformation that occurs naturally underground when amethyst-bearing rock is heated by adjacent geological activity. Untreated natural citrine is rare and chiefly comes from Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state. The Greek physician Pliny the Elder noted citrine's color in his Naturalis Historia, and Roman jewelers carved it into intaglio seals. The stone is 7 on the Mohs scale, durable and stable in light and heat, with a long working life. Curated by a certified gemologist.

Care and wear

Citrine is durable for daily wear and resistant to light and heat. Remove before exposure to strong household chemicals. Clean with mild soap and warm water, or with ultrasonic cleaners if untreated.

Common questions

What is the zodiac date range for Leo? July 23 to August 22.

Is the stone natural? Yes. The citrine set in this pendant was mined from the earth, not synthetic.