Spinel

About Spinel

Spinel is a durable and vibrant gemstone often mistaken for ruby or sapphire due to its rich colors. Popular colors include Cobalt Spinel (for cobalt-rich blue stones), Vibrant Pink, Vibrant Red, and Metallic Grey. Hues include grey, green, and violet, in addition to the more common red and pink tones. Spinel is primarily sourced from Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Vietnam. Notably, Mahenge Spinel from Tanzania is famous for its vivid pink-red color. Its excellent clarity, brilliance, and rarity in vivid colors make it one of the most sought-after gemstones.