Spinel, a hard gemstone appearing in shades of red, pink, or purple, cut and polished by the lapidary into faceted gems. The stone’s brilliance and durability make it favored for rings worn in service or travel. Spinels are often confused with rubies by those untrained in gemcraft, though they command a lower price.
Spinel, cut
Hard gemstone in red-pink-purple; brilliant and durable; often confused with ruby.