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Natural Loose Spinel Gemstones

Browse our selection of natural loose spinel gemstones in vibrant colors and premium cuts.

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20.90ctw Black Spinel, Oval, Opaque

16 x 12 mm (calibrated)

$ 82.76

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0.77ct Medium Purple Spinel, Cushion, VVS-VS

5.5 x 5.4 mm

$ 64.68

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0.95ct Light Pink Spinel, Cushion, VS-SI

6.2 x 5.2 mm

$ 79.80

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0.71ct Battleship Grey Spinel, Oval, VVS-VS

5.9 x 5.2 mm

$ 71.00

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0.68ct Medium Dark-Purple Spinel, Cushion, VS

5.7 x 4.9 mm

$ 57.12

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0.96ct Light Purple Spinel, Cushion, VS

6.2 x 5.3 mm

$ 172.80

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0.51ct Medium Purple Spinel, Round, VS

4.7 mm

$ 31.09

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1.42ct Very Light Pinkish Purple Spinel, Cushion, VVS

6.9 x 6.1 mm

$ 103.68

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20.00ctw Black Spinel, Oval, Opaque

16 x 12 mm (calibrated)

$ 79.20

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0.57ct Lavender Pink Spinel, Cushion, VVS-VS

4.8 x 4.3 mm

$ 47.88

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14.65ctw Black Spinel, Round, Opaque

12 mm (calibrated)

$ 54.92

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0.71ct Medium Pink Spinel, Cushion, VS

6 x 4 mm (calibrated)

$ 59.64

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1.12ct Medium Purple Spinel, Pear Shape, VS

8.5 x 5.6 mm

$ 131.04

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7.36ctw Black Spinel, Round, Opaque

9 mm (calibrated)

$ 38.86

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0.56ct Lavender Spinel, Round, VS

5 mm (calibrated)

$ 35.39

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0.93ct Medium Purple Spinel, Oval, VS

6.7 x 5.1 mm

$ 92.08

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1.69ct Medium Purple Spinel, Cushion, VVS-VS

7.5 x 6.3 mm

$ 202.80

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1.60ct Medium Purple Spinel, Cushion, VVS-VS

7.2 x 6.5 mm

$ 121.66

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26.57ctw Black Spinel, Baguette, Opaque

20.2 x 10.2 mm

$ 95.65

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1.04ct Sangria Purple Spinel, Cushion, VS

6.3 x 5.4 mm

$ 149.76

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0.48ct Purple Pink Spinel, Cushion, VVS-VS

5.2 x 4 mm

$ 40.32

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1.22ct Boysenberry Spinel, Cushion, VS

7 x 6 mm

$ 219.60

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8.63ctw Black Spinel, Round, Opaque

10 mm (calibrated)

$ 39.86

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19.58ctw Black Spinel, Round, Opaque

10 mm (calibrated)

$ 155.08

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Why Buy Spinel from GemSelect?

Natural Spinel Gemstones

Our natural spinel gemstones are carefully selected for their brilliance, clarity, and vibrant color. Every stone is 100% genuine, with any treatments fully disclosed for complete transparency.

Loose Spinel Stones Online

Buy loose spinel gemstones online with confidence at GemSelect. Choose from a wide range of shapes, sizes, and price points, all available with secure checkout and worldwide shipping.

Loose Spinel Gemstones in various colors and cuts

Red Spinel and Ruby Alternatives

Red spinel is highly valued for its intense color and brilliance. Often mistaken for ruby in historical crown jewels, spinel offers exceptional beauty and durability at an attractive price point.

Blue and Pink Spinel Varieties

Spinel is available in a stunning spectrum of colors, including vivid pink, rich blue, lavender, and even black. This versatility makes spinel an excellent choice for custom jewelry designs.

Faceted Spinel Stones

Faceted spinel gemstones maximize sparkle and brilliance. Popular shapes include round, oval, cushion, pear, and emerald cuts, ideal for rings, earrings, and pendants.

Spinel Cabochons

Spinel cabochons feature smooth, polished surfaces that highlight depth of color. These stones are perfect for unique statement jewelry or vintage-inspired settings.

Wholesale Spinel Gemstones

We offer competitive pricing on wholesale spinel gemstones for jewelers and collectors. Bulk purchases and calibrated sizes are available for consistent jewelry production.

August Birthstone Spinel

Spinel is recognized as an official August birthstone. It symbolizes strength and vitality, making it a meaningful gift for birthdays and special occasions.

Learn more about the history, properties, and care of spinel on our Spinel Information Page.

FAQs

Is spinel a natural gemstone?

Yes, spinel is a naturally occurring gemstone. At GemSelect, all spinel stones are genuine, and any treatments are clearly disclosed.

Is spinel a good alternative to ruby?

Red spinel offers similar color and brilliance to ruby but is often more affordable. It is also durable enough for everyday jewelry, with a Mohs hardness of 8.

What colors does spinel come in?

Spinel is available in red, pink, blue, purple, orange, gray, and black. This wide color range makes it suitable for many jewelry styles.

Can I buy spinel gemstones in calibrated sizes?

Yes, we offer calibrated spinel gemstones in popular sizes such as 6 mm rounds and 8 x 6 mm ovals, ideal for standard jewelry settings.

Is spinel suitable for engagement rings?

With a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, spinel is durable enough for engagement rings and daily wear when properly set and cared for.

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Love the precise descriptions and calibrations of hte loose gemstones. Would like to have seen more variety in the size gem I was looking for.

Posted By RenoRose in January, 2026
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Absolutely love the website, selection and products. Can you guys add a gemstones with inclusions tab. I like those it'd be nice to have them all in one place but i do understand it would be alot of work to go through and categorize them. Thank you anyways

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Filters need to be improved but rest of website is great

Posted By Rock hound in December, 2025
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Very large selection from affordable to high end I will be coming back to shop again!

Posted By GreenGator in August, 2025
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Would have bought an indigo and selenite, but neither listed. But, you do offer quite a large assortment otherwise.

Posted By JD in July, 2025
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