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Nothing epitomizes how underappreciated spinels are as much as the fact that the two most famous spinels in the world are named the Black Prince’s…

Multiple deposits across the globe produce spinels in a wide variety of body colors. Some of these sources are very productive and have been actively…

June 2, 2023 Photo Credit: Olena Rybnikova GemGenève is an international gem and jewelry show that takes place in Geneva, Switzerland, a picturesque…

What is Amethyst? Amethyst is the official sixth anniversary gemstone, offering a traditional alternative to iron or wood. Amethyst is the purple…

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.…

Our spinel engagement ring stone guide can help you learn about this beautiful, colorful, durable, but little-known gemstone.

April 27, 2023 While King Charles III has already been ruling as the monarch of the United Kingdom since his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s death…