Gem Focus – February 2025 – Featuring Red Spinel: the historic gem that caused some confusion

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Brecken Branstrator, GIA GG

Though spinel has been loved throughout history and can be seen in some important historic and crown jewels, they were loved as different gems at the time. Ancient mines supplying gems for royal courts across…

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