A long time ago, people who wrote in Sanskrit referred to spinel as the "daughter of ruby." They thought it was beautiful, but it had its own special qualities that made it unique. Today, spinels can be found in the Crown Jewels around the world, which are fancy treasures that belong to the royal families.

Spinel offers a range of hues, from orange to intense “stoplight” red, vibrant pink, and all shades of purple, blue, and violet through bluish green.