Red Spinel and Diamond Pendant in 14K Rose Gold

Rare and underappreciated, spinel is most famous for what it is not. Many of the world's most famous “rubies” are actually spinel, including the Black Prince’s Ruby on the British Imperial Crown and the Timur Ruby owned by Queen Elizabeth. It's not surprising that ruby and spinel, often referred to in ancient texts as Balas ruby, were long confused. Both are mined from the gem gravels of Burma and Sri Lanka. They have similar hardness and durability, vivid color, and brilliance. Now treasured for its own sake, spinel is a favorite of gem dealers and gem collectors due to its brilliance, hardness, rarity, and wide range of spectacular colors. Spinel is the gem of the 22nd anniversary.

Rose gold, sometimes called pink gold or red gold, has a softer, pinker color than yellow gold. 14K rose gold contains more copper than 14K yellow gold, which gives it its delicate blush tone. But it contains just as much pure gold content, 58.5%, as 14K yellow gold does. Rose gold symbolizes love. Its peach hue is a beautiful complement to gemstones.