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Although long known best for being misidentified as ruby, the spinel gem is beautiful in its own right. Its colors, durability, and relative affordability…

Jedi spinel makes a beautiful jewelry stone. Learn how it got its name and what qualities make this vivid pinkish red gem so popular.

For centuries, balas rubies were prized by royalty. Learn what happened after gemologists identified these gems as red spinels instead.

Learn about important spinel sources across the globe — from historical mines to recent discoveries — and the colors they yield.

Although the world’s most famous spinels are named “rubies,” these gems are distinct species. Learn the stories behind four of these jewels.…

Available in many colors, spinels are becoming more popular with consumers. Learn how spinels form and how these gemstones get their colors.