Spinel is a beautiful, yet underappreciated gemstone. In the past it was confused for being either ruby or sapphire. In fact, it used to be placed in crowns and considered to be the "best rubies." Spinel is available in a wide range of colors including red, pink, violet, blue, orange, and black. It has excellent hardness and clarity as well, making it a great gemstone for jewelry.Spinel does not require heat treatment to improve clarity, unlike many other gemstones. In fact, there are not treatments that improve color or clarity. Spinel is known for its brilliance and luster.
One of the best parts about Spinel is that no major gemstone or jewelry companies have ever marketed it. This makes it still very affordable. Many customers have never even heard of Spinel.
Spinel is a fairly rare gemstone. It is only mined in a few places in the world. If it were heavily marketed, the supply would more than likely run out very soon.
Black spinel is often paired with diamonds in the growing trend of "black and white" jewelry. With the cost of silver being good and the price of spinel being very affordable, spinel and diamond jewelry make a beautiful combination.
Since spinel is affordable, a lot of whimsical creations have been made as well. Snake or spider pendants are often seen on the market. Spinel is a good gemstone for rings as well as necklaces and earrings and is safe for daily wear.
We love spinel because it's not only beautiful but very affordable compared to the more heavily marketed gemstones. Just don't tell anyone. If everyone falls in love with spinel, the price will go up!
