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Birthstone Guide

Jewelers of America's

Official Birthstone List
 

January Garnet
February Amethyst
March Acquamarine
April Diamond
May Emerald
June Alexandrite, Cultured Pearl, Moonstone
July Ruby

August

Peridot, Spinel
September Sapphire
October Opal, Tourmaline
November Topaz, Citrine
December Turquoise, Blue Zircon, Tanzanite

 

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Spinel

SPINELS enjoy a long and storied history. Some of the most famous historical gems that were originally thought to be rubies turned out to be spinel. A notable example is the Black Prince's Ruby, a centerpiece of the British Imperial State Crown, which was only recently confirmed to be a spinel. Spinels tend to be more reflective and flittering than rubies, because of their different optical characteristics. Much like rubies and sapphires, they can be found in a wide assortment of colors.

SPINEL is an August birtstone and it is sometimes used to commemorate a 22nd wedding anniversary. Everyone can take pleasure from its glittering optics and vibrant colors.

SPINEL FACTS:

  • Spinel is a mineral that comes from Afghanistan, Brazil, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam. 
  • Spinel is a durable gemstone with a hardness of 8.0 on the Mohs Hardness Scale.
  • Spinel is cut in many shapes and sizes. Colors range from orange to intense red or pink,a nd all shades between purple, blue and violet to bluish green.

SPINEL TREATMENT

  • Spinels are not generally treated. Experimentally, however, some have been heat treated and infrequent surface-reaching fractures are treated with oils or polymers. Information about any stone known to be treated should be disclosed to the buyer.

SYNTHETIC SPINELS

  • Spinel can also be man-made, meaning it is mabnufactured in a lab rather than mined, and this fact should be understood by the seller and clearly disclosed to the buyer.

SPINEL CARE AND CLEANING

  • To minimize scratching and wear, store each piece of fine jewelry separately in a soft cloth or padded container.
  • Avoid exposure to intense heat as light-colored stones may fade.
  • Spinel jewelry is best cleaned with warm, sudsy water and a tightly woven microfiber or other soft cloth.
  • Take all your fine jewelry to a professional jewelry at least twice a year for a thorough cleaning and inspection.

     

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Alexandria, LA 71303 (Map)

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