variants
or spinelle
1
: a hard crystalline mineral consisting of an oxide of magnesium and aluminum that varies from colorless to ruby red to black and is used as a gem
2
: any of a group of minerals that are essentially oxides of magnesium, ferrous iron, zinc, or manganese
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Swift also partnered again with jeweler Lorraine Schwartz on custom jewels, this time highlighting more than 60 carats of rubies in waterfall earrings, a ruby ring and a natural spinel ring.
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Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
They’re offset by 2.88 carats of diamonds and 13.16 carats of spinels, found in hues from teal to deep red.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
Over at Christie’s, Harry Winston dominated the lots with an exceptional pair of spinel and diamond earrings.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
While their Burmese cousins are still considered the MVP of spinels, seeing a nearly matching pair in this carat size is remarkably rare.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
They’re offset by 2.88 carats of diamonds and 13.16 carats of spinels, found in hues from teal to deep red.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
Over at Christie’s, Harry Winston dominated the lots with an exceptional pair of spinel and diamond earrings.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
While their Burmese cousins are still considered the MVP of spinels, seeing a nearly matching pair in this carat size is remarkably rare.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Spinel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinel. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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