A red stone in jewelry is not always a ruby. Garnet and spinel give a similar colour but differ in price and character.
Ruby — the most valuable red stone; very hard (9 Mohs), great for daily rings. ## Spinel — long mistaken for ruby; vivid clean colour, usually untreated, more affordable. ## Garnet — the most affordable; large expressive stones for less.
We set all three into custom jewelry with a 3D model and a lab check first.
Frequently asked questions
How does spinel differ from ruby?+
Different minerals of similar colour; spinel is usually untreated and more affordable, but softer and less prestigious.
