Spinel

The Spinel is a historic collector masterpiece that has long stood as one of the most brilliantly deceptive and highly coveted treasures in royal history. At Tivon Fine Jewellery, we inspect only the top 5% of loose natural crystals from this prestigious family to guarantee an unmatched refractive fire, crisp clarity and a spectacular palette of vibrant red and blue shades. Most famously epitomized by the legendary Black Prince's Ruby inside the Crown Jewels of England, this remarkably hard and robust stone variety is celebrated globally for its magnificent light performance and deep symbolic power. Read below to explore the unique Asian and African geography, fascinating imperial masquerades, and essential care guidelines behind this magnificent mineral variety or view our masterfully curated Spinel jewellery to discover a breathtaking statement piece engineered to stand as a personal family legacy.

To your good health!

About Spinel

What colour is Spinel?

The colour of Spinel ranges from shades of red and blue.

What is the symbolism of Spinel?

Spinel is widely recognized as a symbol vitality, passion and good health.

What gemstone family does Spinel belong to?

Spinel belongs to the Corundum family of gemstones.

Are there any interesting facts regarding Spinel?

The famous "Black Prince's Ruby" which forms part of the Crown Jewels of England, is, in fact, a red spinel.

What is the hardness of Spinel?

Spinel's hardness is 7.5-8.0 Moh’s Scale and consider hard.

Where is Spinel geographically located?

The finest Spinel come from Asia, North America and Africa.

What is the cleaning procedure for Spinel?

Spinel can be cleaned with most commercial jewellery cleaners or warm soapy water. It must not be cleaned using steam cleaners or ultrasonic cleaners.

What are the value factors of Spinel?

The value factors of Spinel are its intensity of colour as well as its brilliance and the "life" of the stone. The size of the stone also counts as a value factor.