Red Spinel

The red spinel is the variant of spinelle the most prized in jewelry. Whatever its color, however, the stone is very hard (7.5/8 Mohs). Generally coming from Burma or Sri Lanka, although it is found in several other countries, the red spinel stone has a cubic crystal system. The luster is vitreous to subadamantine, that is to say close to that of diamond, notably with a good refractive index.

THE beautiful red spinel is mainly composed of aluminum, with traces of magnesium and more or less chromium, which varies its color. Red spinel or ruby ​​? Red spinel can look very similar to rubis, to the point that it was often believed, in the past, that spinels were rubies. Also remember to consult our spinelles roses, if you like these shades.

Jeweler in Paris and expert gemologist, Maison Bonnot offers youbuy a red spinel certified by a laboratory. We obtain all our stones without intermediaries and can therefore provide you with the most essential information about them. We also offer spinelles bleus.

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If you are looking for a red stone for a création de joaillerie, red spinel has several advantages. The main ones are its resistance to shocks, its resemblance to ruby ​​for lower prices, its relative availability, because the deposits are numerous throughout the world, the variety of shades, because it can be more or less dark, lively or even pink, as well as the diversity of possible cuts (cushion cut, oval cut, pear cut, etc.).

We create magnificent jewelry, like red spinel necklaces and rings, but other red stones might appeal to you, such as certain grenats spessartite or even, the grenat rhodolite. In addition, spinel comes in a pink version, with the spinelle Mahenge, but also in black, in gris, in blue, in purple, in purple, in green…

In lithotherapy, tHE raw red spinel is known to bring serenity, courage and help improve relationships. Nowadays, the red spinel has the meaning The main principle is love, as well as passion and loyalty. However, it has long been considered a protective stone in Antiquity, capable of attracting happiness.

Most of the time, a red spinel stone cut will have a more affordable price than a ruby. Depending on the number of carats and the quality of the cut, as well as the level of purity and intensity of the color, the price of a red spinel can sometimes climb. Some stones are exceptional.

It is therefore possible to buy a red spinel of 1 carat or a little more for €1000, €3000, €5000, €10,000... These significant price variations can also be explained by the presence or absence of treatments (other than heating the stones, which is almost never practiced on spinels), the country of origin and the presence or absence of a certificate.