Spinel

Spinel

For centuries, Spinel has been confused with the other great red gemstone, the Ruby. Spinel is often found in the same deposits as Ruby, so for a long time it was impossible to identify them as a separate gemstone. Now with modern testing techniques, these two stones are easily identifiable. Before the discovery of the Mahenge Spinel the most beautiful red Spinels had originally come from the Balas region in Afghanistan. These were called Balas Rubies since their identification was confused.