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Spinel is the great impostor of gemstone history: many famous rubies in crown jewels around the world are actually spinels. The Timur ruby, a 361-carat red spinel now owned by Queen Elizabeth, has the names of some of the Mughal emperors who previously owned it engraved on its face: an undeniable pedigree!
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www.gemstone.org/gem-by-gem/english/spinel.html
www.gemstone.org/gem-by-gem/english/spinel.html
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For red spinel, the finest colors tend to be similar to ruby, i.e. a rich, intense red similar to that of a red traffic signal. However, spinel tends to be a bit more of a brick red than ruby (which is slightly more purplish). ... Red spinel has always resided in the shadow of ruby, with the result that prices are just...
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www.collectorfinejewelry.com/buyers_guide_spinel.htm
www.collectorfinejewelry.com/buyers_guide_spinel.htm
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Red spinel has become as rare and valuable as ruby. Buy red spinel gemstones online at GemSelect. ... Other Gem Selections » Red Spinel [254 Items]
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www.gemselect.com/other-gems/red-spinel.php
www.gemselect.com/other-gems/red-spinel.php
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In fact, until the late 19th century, there was no distinction between ruby and red spinel, as they look identical and are found in the same localities. Nowadays, distinctions can be made through hardness and x-ray tests.
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www.minerals.net/gemstone/gemstone/spinel/spinel.htm
www.minerals.net/gemstone/gemstone/spinel/spinel.htm
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Information on the mineral spinel ... Spinel occurs in almost every color, and creates gems of all colors. It is not a well known gem, although a good specimen can attain a very high price. Bright red Spinel, known as Ruby Spinel, is the most valuable Spinel.
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www.minerals.net/mineral/oxides/spinel/spinel.htm
www.minerals.net/mineral/oxides/spinel/spinel.htm
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Our links connect you to a wealth of information on diamonds, pearls, emeralds, ruby, sapphires and spinel; plus related subjects such as gemology, mineralogy, crystallography, gem magazines, gem and jewelry organizations.
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Serving the Internet with Red Spinel and other fine and rare colored gemstones from around the world. ... Colored by chromium, red spinel has been, and is easily confused with ruby. Many of the world's famous "rubies" have turned out later to be red spinel.
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www.gemhut.com/rspinel.htm
www.gemhut.com/rspinel.htm
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Hello Everyone :-)This forum has been so helpful. :-) Thanks for all your help.Through my research to find an engagement ring with a red spinel ... ... Through my research to find an engagement ring with a red spinel stone, I found this ring. It was originally set with a ruby in this picture and has trillian side diamonds.
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www.pricescope.com/diamonds/x24446.htm
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TOP QUALITY Natural Spinel Gemstones ... SPINEL INFORMATION ... Fine Natural Burma Red Spinel Gemstones at AwesomeGems.com...
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awesomegems.com/spinel.html
awesomegems.com/spinel.html
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