Natural
Spinel Pendants – Spinel gemstones are available in a myriad of beautiful and
vibrant colors. A pure spinel occurs as colorless however mineral impurities
create color. Spinel is a durable and hard stone that is perfect for setting in
all types of jewelry especially pendants.
It is
found all over the world in places such as Afghanistan, Thailand, Sri Lanka,
Madagascar, Tanzania and Vietnam. However the best Spinel with impeccable
colors, quality and size are found in Burma. The Spinel found here is
considered to be faultless that the Burmese called the Black Princes’ Ruby as
‘Nat The’, which translates to ‘polished by the spirits’.
Another
noteworthy jewelry piece is the Russian Imperial Crown contains red Spinel gems
that weigh 398.72 carats. Also the Iranian Crown Jewel is said to contain the
largest red Spinel that weighs a staggering 500 carats.
Interestingly,
high fashion jewelry labels such as Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, Louis Vuitton
and Harry Winston have combined this stone with others in their designs.
Physically
it is said to help with illness such as adrenal fatigue, anxiousness and
nervousness. It can help with connective tissues such as teeth, hair, skin,
nails, joint, bones and muscles. It is said to aid with cancer and improve
one’s overall vitality. It also supports the emotions by relieving mental
stress and depression.
Metaphysically
helps invigorate the wearer of the stone. Provides drive, motivation, hope and
courage to conquer hurdles in life. It also purifies the aura and helps one
become consciously present in the moment. It unblocks the root and heart
chakra, removes negativity and improves confidence in one’s decisions and
thoughts.
The
astrological sign for Spinel is Taurus. It is the birthstone for those born in
the month of April. Spinel is for the root chakra and heart chakra.
Some
of the popular faceted cuts of this gem are squares, rounds, octagon, pears,
trillions, ovals and cushions.
When
choosing your Spinel pendant, first decide what color you like best. Then match
it with the right precious metal to suit your style and finally decided what
type of setting you prefer.
