Gemstones Love & Care Guide

Spinel

Physical characteristics

  • ✧ Species

    Spinel

  • ✧ Hardness

    8

  • ✧ Composition

    Magnesium aluminum oxide

  • ✧ Mineral Family

    Oxide

  • ✧ Luster

    Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous

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About Spinel

Spinel is an attractive gemstone that comes in a wealth of colours. Spinels have been mistaken for other coloured gemstones for centuries. Some of the most famous rubies in history aren't rubies but red spinel! For example, the red gem set in Great Britain's Imperial State Crown was identified as a red spinel. In recent years, spinels have really come into their own and being recognized for its beauty and value. Fine spinels are equally rare and beat the best top colour of other gemstones.

 

Spinel is a stone of revitalization, inspiration and hope. They are known as soothing stones and help to reduce stress in their owners. Moreover, some called it "the stone of immortality," which will bring freshness to all your pursuits and endeavours.

Spectacular colours in Spinel

It is said that Spinel is one of the best-kept secrets of jewellers and gem lovers. The great love for Spinel is its spectacular range of colours and shades. There is no other gemstone with a vivid and complex colour range just in the same breed: red, orange, flame reds, pink, purples, cobalt blues, and some colours are even described in electric, fluorescent, and neon!

Colour range of Spinel

Colourless / Black - Rainbows

Spinel Care Tips

  • Wearing

    Wearing

    ✦ Can be worn daily.

    ✦ Avoid water, extreme humidity, and heat as this may cause your jewellery to discolour.

    ✦ Avoid contact with home detergents or chemical products such as perfumes, makeup, lotions, and nail polish removers.

  • Storage

    Storage

    ✦ Store in individual soft pouch or fixed slot in jewellery box so gemstones don’t get scratched.

    ✦ Keep chains and bracelets fastened so they don’t get tangled.

    ✦ Away from direct sunlight, in a dark, cool and dry place.

  • Cleaning

    Cleaning

    ✦ Clean with soft dry jewellery cloth.

    ✦ Wash with lukewarm water with a gentle soap.

    ✦ Use Bling Brush Jewellery Cleaner

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