August 2, 2021

Spinel is a mineral with a lot of history. Long mined in Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand, spinel garnered deep appreciation for its beauty, even winning a treasured place in a number of crown jewels. Found in a variety of colors, including red, blue, violet, and dark green, spinel gemstones are regaining their popularity of old. Learn everything you didn’t know about the intriguing spinel gem.  Image courtesy of Suna Bros. What is a Spinel Gem? You’re probably wondering what is spinel? Spinel is a mineral that owes its beautiful color to chromium, much like rubies and emeralds