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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.

May 4, 2023 Photo Credit: Shutterstock/Featureflash Photo Agency The coronation of King Charles III is going to be a glittering display of Coronation…

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.

The materials trapped inside gems hold a wealth of information. Learn what the most common types of spinel inclusions reveal about this gem.

Spinel collector and gem trade expert Seth Rosen discusses the current market and potential future for this beautiful but little-known stone.…