spinels

He scattered some of the lesser rubies, called spinels, into his palm, then some large rubies, and laid each on a small square of white silk.

THE DIAMOND JULIE BAUMGOLD 2005

He scattered some of the lesser rubies, called spinels, into his palm, then some large rubies, and laid each on a small square of white silk.

THE DIAMOND JULIE BAUMGOLD 2005

He scattered some of the lesser rubies, called spinels, into his palm, then some large rubies, and laid each on a small square of white silk.

THE DIAMOND JULIE BAUMGOLD 2005

In the circlet are precious stones such as spinels, zircons, and pearls.

Archive 2008-03-23 de Brantigny........................ 2008

In the circlet are precious stones such as spinels, zircons, and pearls.

Imperial Crown of Austria de Brantigny........................ 2008

His genius, though, is his work with unusual combinations of stones and settings — spinels, Mandarin garnets, African tourmalines (see the mine-cut necklace, for $150), and yellow sapphires.

Coolhunter: Taffin Tina Gaudoin 2010

According to Christie's, Mughal rulers had a great affection for spinels, a hard, glassy mineral.

Jewelry's Crowning Glory Margaret Studer 2011

Those dark eyes glinted, like black spinels in snow.

The Whisperers John Connolly 2010

Those dark eyes glinted, like black spinels in snow.

The Whisperers John Connolly 2010

"Ring in 18K gold with diamonds, red, pink and blue spinels," read the straightforward text, but there was no mention of price.

The Bare Necessities: Marketing Luxury Goods in a Bad Economy Christine Rosen 2008