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Peridot is a yellow-green stone that comes from the mineral olivine. Some believe its name derives from the Arabic "faridat," or "gem," according to Geological Institute of America. Others, however, ...

Stories behind The Hope Spinel, The Black Prince Ruby, The Timur Ruby, Catherine the Great Spinel and the Austrian Imperial Crown Spinel Regarded as one of the “big four” in fine jewels, the ruby ...

Courtesy of Getty Images / Bulgari. Say the word spinel in front of a jewelry crowd and see what happens. There will be a collective sigh of admiration and appreciation and then, someone will ...