Spinel was mistaken for ruby in history, and it was not clearly distinguished until later. It looks similar in appearance, but the difference is still great. If ruby is like a lady, spinel is as young as a girl.

The main differences between ruby and spinel are:

First, the price of ruby is relatively high. Ruby of similar quality is 3-5 times more expensive than spinel. Ruby will shut many people out in price, while spinel is relatively cheap. As long as you work hard, everyone can afford it, especially young people. Spinel is a good choice.

Second, rubies have many cracks and flaws, especially inside rubies. But spinel is relatively transparent and looks brighter and fresher than ruby.

Third, it is also a red gem. Spinel has beautiful crystal color and few cracks, so many merchants and consumers prefer it because it is the best substitute for ruby.

Fourthly, the color of spinel is very rich, not only pure red, but also a unique Jedi spinel. This kind of red with hidden light will be unforgettable.

In short, the color and fire color of spinel are very good, and it will look younger when worn, so from the aesthetic point of view of visual effect, spinel is definitely chosen.

Spinel has excellent gemological characteristics and is favored by the royal family. So what kind of spinel is valuable for the spinel family with complex color system?

First, weight. Judging from the number of carats, spinels generally exceeding 5 carats are very rare, and spinels with particularly beautiful colors exceeding 3 carats are even rarer.

Second, color. In terms of color, bright red spinel is undoubtedly the most popular. Most of the royal collection spinels that are mistaken for rubies are red. Some red spinels also have a special sense of elegant velvet, and some red spinels are very similar in color to pigeon rubies. In addition, it is particularly important to point out that the pink spinel produced in Mahenger, Tanzania is also a new hot spot in recent years, and it is warmly sought after by the market because of its extremely bright color and scarce output. Other red spinel, if the color is bright and moving, is also very collectible.

Third, cleanliness. Like all gems, spinel with high purity is rarer than spinel with rich inclusions and cracks, so it is more worthy of investors' consideration.

Fourth, cutting. When the other three conditions are similar, the spinel with excellent cutting can highlight the beauty of gems, so it is more valuable for collection. The pavilion that is too thin or too thick, the small mine shortage that has not been polished and cared for, and the asymmetric cutting to accommodate the original stone will all affect the commercial value of spinel.