Long considered a kind of poor man’s ruby, the gemstone has come into its own. By Kathleen Beckett Pity the poor spinel. The gemstone that many people have never heard of has been saddled for ...

Peridot is a yellow-green stone that comes from the mineral olivine. Some believe its name derives from the Arabic "faridat," or "gem," according to Geological Institute of America. Others, however, ...

From dazzling reds to electric blues, spinel’s unmatched brilliance, vibrant hues, and celebrity endorsements are making it the ultimate must-have for contemporary jewellery connoisseurs All that ...

A rare gemstone, part of one of the world’s greatest gem collections, will be offered for sale for the first time in 98 years. The Hope Spinel will be among the top lots of Bonhams London Fine ...