Faceted black spinel necklace

Well-being

Spinel is a fine stone that forms in metamorphic rocks under high pressure and temperature.

Spinel Origins and Deposits

Spinel is believed to have been mined since Antiquity, notably in the Badakhshan mines in Afghanistan, one of the oldest known deposits.

Today, the main spinel-producing countries are:

• Afghanistan
• Madagascar
• Sri Lanka
• Vietnam
• United States

Spinel’s color varies depending on the mineral impurities present, notably chromium, iron, or vanadium.

Spinel Colors and Their Lithotherapy Properties

In lithotherapy, spinel is said to be recognized as a stone with powerful effects, able to realign energies, stimulate the chakras, and provide different benefits depending on its color.

🔴 Red Spinel

Red spinel is the most sought-after variety. Over the centuries, it has often been mistaken for ruby. Famous gems such as the Black Prince’s Ruby (on the British Crown) or the Timur Ruby are actually spinels.

• Spinel is said to have revitalizing energy.
• It is said to strengthen willpower and give the courage to overcome difficulties.
• It is said to reactivate vital centers and align the root chakra.
• It may not be suitable for people with a hot temper.

⚫ Black Spinel

Black spinel is a grounding stone comparable to black tourmaline.

• It is said to dispel negative energies.
• It is said to strengthen emotional stability.
• It is said to help you keep your feet on the ground and protect yourself from outside influences.

💜 Purple Spinel

Purple spinel is said to share certain properties with amethyst.

• It is said to soothe anxiety and intrusive thoughts.
• It is said to help you better manage stress and nervous tension.
• It is said to promote a more peaceful, deeper sleep.

🔵 Blue Spinel

Blue spinel, whose appearance can resemble sapphire, is associated with communication and intuition.

• It is said to stimulate verbal expression and creativity.
• It is said to facilitate channeling and spiritual connection.
• It is said to act mainly on the throat chakra.

🟡 Yellow Spinel

Yellow spinel symbolizes joy, optimism, and vitality.

• It is said to lift your mood.
• It is said to help fight periods of mental fatigue or low morale.
• It is said to act on the solar plexus, the center of self-confidence.

💚 Green Spinel

Green spinel is associated with love and kindness.

• It is said to stimulate affection and compassion.
• It is said to promote harmony in relationships.
• It is said to act mainly on the heart chakra.

Warning: this product is not intended for therapeutic use and cannot replace medical treatment or supervision.

Cleansing and recharging:

Cleansing:

Spinel can be cleansed by running it under water. To preserve the jewelry setting, we recommend smudging with a palo santo stick or white sage. Burn the palo santo or sage and pass your jewelry over the smoke. Don’t forget to air out the room well after smudging.

Recharging:

Spinel can be recharged in sunlight, in a quartz geode or on a selenite plate.