{"title":"Spinel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscover the Splendour of Spinel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpinel is one of the gemstone world's most exciting and increasingly celebrated treasures. Long overshadowed by ruby and sapphire — gemstones it closely resembles — spinel is now recognised in its own right as an exceptional gem of remarkable beauty, rarity, and colour range. Some of history's most famous \"rubies\", including the Black Prince's Ruby in the British Crown Jewels, are in fact magnificent spinels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Spinel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary colour range\u003c\/strong\u003e — from vivid reds and hot pinks to electric blues, lavenders, oranges, and blacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional brilliance\u003c\/strong\u003e — spinel's high refractive index gives it a dazzling, lively sparkle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent durability\u003c\/strong\u003e — rated 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, perfect for all types of jewellery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypically untreated\u003c\/strong\u003e — most spinel is sold without heat treatment or enhancements, a rarity in today's gem market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAugust birthstone\u003c\/strong\u003e — a vibrant and meaningful alternative birthstone alongside peridot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpinel Varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Spinel\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most prized variety, with a vivid red rivalling the finest rubies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink \u0026amp; Hot Pink Spinel\u003c\/strong\u003e — intensely saturated and highly sought after by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue \u0026amp; Cobalt Spinel\u003c\/strong\u003e — rare and stunning, with an electric blue colour of exceptional intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender \u0026amp; Purple Spinel\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft and romantic, with a unique and distinctive appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Spinel\u003c\/strong\u003e — bold and dramatic, with a deep opaque lustre perfect for contemporary designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur spinel gemstones are sourced from the world's finest deposits, including Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Tajikistan. Each stone is individually selected for its exceptional colour, clarity, and natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/7207\/0270\/collections\/spinel-gemstone.png?v=1780646040","url":"https:\/\/salamandergems.com\/collections\/spinel.oembed","provider":"Salamandergems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}