Gemstone Details:
Faceted Spinel
Weight 1.20 carats
Dimension 6.5*6.0*3.8 mm
Origin Africa
Color Vivid Blue/Teal Blue
Treatment None
Shape and Cut Emerald
Transparency Transparent
Clarity Mild Inclusion
SKU-TYB
Lab report will be made on demand
The stone has been photographed in good natural lighting to show the actual color and texture.
Description:
This striking blue-green spinel is distinguished by its refreshing turquoise-to-cyan coloration, a particularly artistic and unusual look within the spinel family. Spinel is a durable gemstone with excellent brilliance and a Mohs hardness of 8, making it well suited to fine jewelry. Blue and bluish-green are among the recognized spinel colors, with some vivid blue spinels deriving their color from trace elements such as cobalt.
Origin of Spinel
Important spinel sources include Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Tanzania, Tajikistan and Pakistan. Myanmar is particularly renowned for fine red and pink spinel, while Sri Lanka is an important source of blue and other colors.
Historically, spinel was often mistaken for ruby. Famous historic “rubies,” including the Black Prince’s Ruby, were later identified as red spinel. This fascinating history earned spinel the nickname “the great imposter.”
Jewelry Use
With its excellent durability and brilliance, spinel is an excellent choice for rings, earrings, pendants and statement jewelry. Its unusual turquoise-blue color can create a sophisticated alternative to traditional blue sapphire or turquoise, especially in contemporary and one-of-a-kind designs. GIA notes that spinel is durable enough for rings intended for regular wear.
Birthstone
Spinel is an August birthstone, sharing the month with peridot and sardonyx. It is also traditionally associated with the 22nd wedding anniversary.
Spiritual & Symbolic Benefits
In crystal traditions, spinel is commonly associated with renewal, vitality, grounding and emotional balance. Blue and blue-green varieties are often symbolically connected with calmness, communication, mental clarity and inner peace. These are traditional spiritual beliefs rather than scientifically established effects.
Spinel Color Varieties
Spinel occurs in an impressive palette, including:
1) Red Spinel, classic, ruby-like and highly prized
2) Pink & Hot-Pink Spinel, vivid and feminine
3) Orange Spinel, bright and energetic
4) Purple/Violet Spinel, sophisticated and uncommon
5) Blue Spinel, from soft blue to intense cobalt blue
6) Blue-Green/Turquoise Spinel, unusual and highly distinctive
7) Black Spinel, dramatic and opaque to translucent
8) Color-Change Spinel, changes appearance under different lighting
GIA identifies vivid reds, cobalt blues, vibrant pinks and oranges among the particularly desirable spinel colors.