The Hope Spinel set a new world record at Bonhams September 24 Fine Jewelry sale in London. It sold for £962,500 (US$ 1,470,724). (Photo: Bonhams) Move over ruby, there’s another red gem in town ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Private jeweller Lauren Adriana has used spinels in her designs since launching her business a decade ago, but ...

In 2016, jeweler Olivia Young of Ouroboros sold a red spinel ring for £6,000 ($7,700). Last year, the client’s insurance company paid out £30,000 ($38,400) to replace it. Experts say that this ...

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, ...

The Roman house of Bulgari is known for its incredible craftsmanship and its art of high jewelry. Since its inception it has been known for its impeccable jewels, and throughout the 20 th century some ...

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 ...