Found in nearly every colour – most notably red, pink and blue – spinels are popular gemstones because of their abundance, moderate cost and attractiveness.
Read MoreThe Black Prince’s Ruby. The Timur Ruby. For centuries, spinel, the great imposter, masqueraded as ruby in Europe’s crown jewels
Read MoreThese red, pink and orange hued gems evoke passion and excitement – and are sure-fire accessories for sultry summer days.
Read MoreFor the first time, wurtzite is found as an inclusion in gem material.
Read MoreA spinel in a rarely seen colour is submitted to the New York lab.
Read MoreA look at top-quality gems and insight into a delegation’s visit to gem mines in Myanmar.
Read MoreA rare spinel, featuring a Star of David pattern and multiphase inclusions, is examined in Bangkok.
Read MoreJoin GIA’s field gemmologists as they seek Vietnam’s exotic sky-blue spinel.
Read MoreVenture deep underground with GIA’s Field Gemmologists Vincent Pardieu and Dr. Aaron Palke as they explore the geology of Mogok’s ruby, sapphire and spinel deposits.
Read MoreA compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewellery manufacturing techniques and industry trends.
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