How much does purple spinel cost?

Purple and violet spinel are priced on colour intensity, size and clarity, and offer excellent value among fine coloured gems. Each of our pieces is individually priced; see the stone, or our spinel price guide.

Purple spinel or amethyst — what's the difference?

Amethyst is quartz (Mohs 7); spinel is a harder (Mohs 8), rarer, brighter gem that holds its polish and sparkle better — making violet spinel a more durable and collectible choice.

Is purple spinel natural and untreated?

Yes — natural, almost always untreated, and sold with an independent gemological certificate.

What should I look for in a violet spinel?

Look for a rich, even purple-to-violet with good saturation, bright cutting and clarity, and a certificate confirming natural spinel.

By Colour

Purple / Violet Spinel

Purple and violet spinel range from soft lilac to deep, velvety grape — a regal, romantic colour that sits beautifully between blue and pink. Fine violet spinel has a glow and clarity that make it one of the most underrated colours in the gem.

We hand-select purple and violet spinel for rich, even colour and bright stones. Every piece is natural, untreated and independently certified.

Lilac to deep violet — natural, untreated & independently certified.

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Purple / Violet Spinel — Frequently Asked

How much does purple spinel cost?: Purple and violet spinel are priced on colour intensity, size and clarity, and offer excellent value among fine coloured gems. Each of our pieces is individually priced; see the stone, or our spinel price guide.
Purple spinel or amethyst — what's the difference?: Amethyst is quartz (Mohs 7); spinel is a harder (Mohs 8), rarer, brighter gem that holds its polish and sparkle better — making violet spinel a more durable and collectible choice.
Is purple spinel natural and untreated?: Yes — natural, almost always untreated, and sold with an independent gemological certificate.
What should I look for in a violet spinel?: Look for a rich, even purple-to-violet with good saturation, bright cutting and clarity, and a certificate confirming natural spinel.

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Sources

Facts on this page draw on independent gemmological authorities:

Gemological Institute of America (GIA) · Institute
Gübelin Gem Lab · Laboratory
GRS (GemResearch Swisslab) · Laboratory
Lotus Gemology · Laboratory