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Spinel

Spinel

Spinel is a magnesium aluminium oxide that occurs naturally in red, pink, blue and more, and it is usually sold untreated. Skyjems in Toronto has more than 100 spinels in stock, mainly from Sri Lanka and Burma (Myanmar).

Custom Spinel Rings in Toronto, Made Around Your Stone

Come and sit with our spinels — a deep selection of red, pink, grey and blue spinel. Pick the one you love and we'll build your ring by hand in Toronto, set in gold recycled right here in Toronto. We're a coloured-gemstone dealer that sells wholesale since 1967. Now straight to the public, and you deal with the family directly: David Saad, his son Sky, and Leila GIA-certified. Backed by 4.90 stars across 468 Google reviews. Call us at 416-366-3335.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get a custom spinel ring made in Toronto?

At Skyjems, 27 Queen St East, Suite 1011. We carry a deep selection of red, pink, grey and blue spinel, every gem graded on site by a GIA-certified specialist. Choose your dream spinel in person, and if you want we can design custom jewellery with you, carried out by our master goldsmiths here in Toronto. A family gemstone dealer since 1967.

Don't know what you want to make? Check out our portfolio for inspiration, we have created tens of thousands of rings over the past 27 years.

Can I see loose spinels before I choose one?

Yes — that's how we work. Book a viewing or just walk in, sit down with the actual stones, and we'll discuss origin and treatment on every spinel.

Is spinel treated?

Most fine spinel reaches the market completely untreated — no heat, no filler — which is a big part of why collectors prize it, and we disclose the status on every stone. At 8 on the Mohs scale it's hard-wearing and a genuinely excellent everyday ring stone.

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1.13ct Burmese Pink Spinel, Brilliant Round Cut - Unheated Gem from SkyJems Canadian Gemstone Collection
1.13ct Round Pink Spinel from Burma Unheated Price$1,500.00
3.42ct Rectangular Cushion Purple Grey Spinel from Burma, colourful reflections
3.42ct Rectangular Cushion Purple Grey Spinel from Burma Price$1,500.00
2.27ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated, 10x Magnification
2.27ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated Price$1,500.00
1.34ct Pear Purplish Pink Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated, 10X Magnification
1.34ct Pear Purplish Pink Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated Price$1,500.00
2.69ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated, 10X Magnification text
2.69ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated Price$1,500.00
1.43ct Violet Spinel from Burma, oval-cut gemstone by SkyJems, rare unheated purple gem from Myanmar's legendary mines
1.43ct Oval Violet Spinel from Burma Price$1,400.00
1.1ct Cushion Red Jedi Spinel from Sri Lanka, on branch with white blossoms
1.1ct Cushion Red Jedi Spinel from Sri Lanka Price$1,400.00
1.08ct Cushion Red Jedi Spinel from Sri Lanka, cushion cut, light reflection
1.08ct Cushion Red Jedi Spinel from Sri Lanka Price$1,300.00
1.08ct Square Cushion Red Spinel from Sri Lanka, cushion cut
1.08ct Square Cushion Red Spinel from Sri Lanka Price$1,300.00
Spinel 3.25 cts 7.16-7.08 x 5.09 mm/7.04-6.98 x 4.23 mm Round Bluish Purple $980
3.25ct Pair (2) Round Purple Spinel from Burma Unheated Price$1,000.00
Spinel 1.09 cts 5.73 x 5.06 x 4.00 mm Octagonal/Emerald Cut Slightly Purplish Pink $880
1.09ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Pink Spinel from Burma Unheated Price$1,000.00
1.15ct Square Pink Spinel from Burma - Unheated Purplish Pink Gemstone by SkyJems Canadian Gem Specialists
1.15ct Square Pink Spinel from Burma Unheated Price$1,000.00
3.56ct Rectangular Cushion Purple Spinel from Burma, cushion cut
3.56ct Rectangular Cushion Purple Spinel from Burma Price$1,000.00
3.05ct Rectangular Cushion Brown Spinel from Burma - Skyjems Wholesale Gemstones
3.05ct Rectangular Cushion Brown Spinel from Burma Price$1,000.00
0.78ct Slightly Purple Red Cushion Spinel from Sri Lanka, cushion cut
0.78ct Cushion Red Spinel from Sri Lanka Price$1,000.00
2.44ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated, 10X Magnification
2.44ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated Price$1,000.00
1.43ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Reddish Orange Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated, 10X Magnification
1.43ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Reddish Orange Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated Price$1,000.00
2.57ct Square Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated, 10X Magnification
2.57ct Square Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated Price$1,000.00
0.74ct Cushion Red Spinel from Sri Lanka, cushion cut
0.74ct Cushion Red Spinel from Sri Lanka Price$900.00
0.98ct Slightly Purple Red Cushion Spinel from Sri Lanka, cushion cut
0.98ct Cushion Red Spinel from Sri Lanka Price$900.00
38cts Black Spinel Earrings set in Sterling Silver Plated 18k Yellow Gold Vermeil - Skyjems Wholesale Gemstones
38cts Black Spinel Earrings set in Sterling Silver Plated 18k Yellow Gold Vermeil Price$800.00
0.99ct Cushion Red Jedi Spinel from Sri Lanka, vibrant gem from SkyJems' rare colored stone collection
0.99ct Cushion Red Jedi Spinel from Sri Lanka Price$800.00
0.95ct Cushion Red Jedi Spinel from Sri Lanka, cushion cut
0.95ct Cushion Red Jedi Spinel from Sri Lanka Price$800.00
0.82ct Cushion Red Jedi Spinel from Sri Lanka, face-up view
0.82ct Cushion Red Jedi Spinel from Sri Lanka Price$700.00
0.93ct Oval Lavender Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated, 10X Magnification
0.93ct Oval Lavender Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated Price$600.00
0.83ct Oval Lavender Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated, 10x Magnification
0.83ct Oval Lavender Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated Price$500.00
0.92ct Round Violet Spinel from Tanzania, Mixed Cut Gemstone by SkyJems Canadian Fine Jewellery Specialists
0.92ct Round Violet Spinel Price$500.00
0.68ct Oval Lavender Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated, 10x Magnification text
0.68ct Oval Lavender Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka Unheated Price$400.00
7.79ct Black Spinel Round Brilliant Cut from Sri Lanka, premium gemstone by SkyJems Canadian gem specialists
7.79ct - 12mm Brilliant Cut Round Black Spinel from Sri Lanka Price$200.00
10.98ct Black Spinel Oval Rose Cut Gemstone from Sri Lanka by SkyJems Canadian Fine Gems, held by tweezers
10.98ct Rose Cut 16x12mm Oval Black Spinel from Sri Lanka Price$200.00
Spinel is an ancient gem that has been used in jewellery for at least two thousand years, with evidence showing that it has been mined commercially for over a thousand years. Cut spinel has often been used throughout history as an imitation or replacement for ruby; the most popular example of this is The Black Prince's Ruby, which was given to King Richard II in 1367 as payment for helping to end a rebellion in Spain. While it’s unknown whether or not the previous owner knew that the gem was a spinel and not a ruby, it is certain that the person who cut the stone was indeed aware since the two stones must be cut very differently and require different finishing and polishing techniques.

Spinel was officially identified as a different mineral from ruby in 1783 by mineralogist Jean Baptiste Louis Rome de Lisle, and thanks to modern technology it is now easy to tell the two gemstones apart.

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  • August Birthstone (Modern, US)
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  • Blue Spinel in particular represents the 65th Wedding Anniversary

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