Grey Spinel

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Grey Spinels can range in color from a gunmetal grey to a steely grey to a deep charcoal grey. Many times a slight secondary purple or blue tone will add a little extra charm to the gem.

Currently this is one of the most popular colors and it feels like Grey is the new Black!

Spinel is the new birthstone for August, together with Peridot.

For centuries Spinels were confused with Rubies and Sapphires, especially since they are found in many of the same sources.

One of the most famous gemstones in the world, the ‘Black Princes Ruby’ in the Crown Jewels of England is actually a Red Spinel!

Notable sources of Grey Spinel include Burma, Tanzania and Sri Lanka.  

Spinel is a durable gemstone with a hardness of 8 on the Mohs Scale and can easily be used in all types of jewelry.

Spinel also celebrates the 22nd anniversary and comes in a wide variety of colors, giving lots of options for August!

To see a selection of Grey Spinel for sale click here.

We have many more colors, shapes and sizes available in Grey Spinel – please contact us if you don’t find what you are looking for in our online inventory.

click here to see a selection of Grey Spinel for sale

 

Colors

Grey Charcoal

Deep Grey

Gunmetal

Slate Grey

Steely Grey

Family/Species

Spinel

Properties

Highly suitable for use in jewelry

Treatments

Usually none

see policy on Treatment Disclosure

Important information

 

Birthstone

August (newly declared in 2016)

Anniversary

 

Cuts

Calibrated up to 5mm

Standard cuts and free sizes

Mining locations

Burma, Tanzania,  and other localities