Collection: BLACK SPINEL

Natural black spinel belongs to the spinel family of minerals, which is appreciated for its glossy finish and consistent black color. While treated or synthetic black gemstones look good, natural black spinel has a natural richness and sparkle that helps keep it in high demand. Black spinel has been used as a talisman and is believed to provide strength and courage, or protect against negative energy.

Major sources include Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, and deposits are also found in Madagascar, Nigeria, and Australia.

Characteristics of Black Spinel Stones 

• Common Name: Black Spinel
• Species: Spinel (Magnesium Aluminum Oxide)
• Chemical Formula: MgAl₂O₄
• Crystal System: Isometric (Cubic)
• Color: Jet-black with vitreous to submetallic luster
• Mohs Hardness: 7.5 – 8
• Transparency: Opaque to translucent in rare cases
• Luster: Vitreous (glassy)
• Refractive Index: 1.718
• Inclusions: Usually eye-clean, may have minor crystal inclusions

Black spinel crystals are as useful for emotional and spiritual support as they are for appearance.

• Protection & Grounding: Protects from negative energy all around you and allows you to feel your feelings.
• Emotional Healing: Helps to clear fear, anxiety, sadness, or resentment so you come out feeling stronger.
• Energy Boost: Gives you more energy, confidence, and courage when you are feeling stressed.
• Clear & Focus: Let’s you clear, will, and be resolute in times of stress
• Balance & Strength: Balances and grounds root chakra energy for strength and resiliency.

Enhance Your Collection: Pair Black Spinel with Garnet for Power & Passion.

Black spinel is a powerful stone for those wanting to feel grounded, protected, and empowered in daily living. Black spinel is a gemstone that embodies time, offering potential for both spiritual activities and daily use.

• Zodiac: Strongly related to Scorpio, Capricorn, and Aries, but helps all zodiac signs.
• Spiritual Practice: To support root chakra meditations, for grounding, and protection use.

Daily Life: To support professionals, creators, and many with stress and need to maintain the ability to be grounded, clarity, focus, and emotional stability.

There are different variations of black spinel with different styles of design that help you focus on different aspects of its beauty and energy level. Whether or not you're a jewelry-lover or a jewelry-collector, there is a version of black spinel that can meet your design style. 

• Faceted Black Spinel Gemstones:  These fabulous cut stones shine and show off the light of the stone. Knot or wirewrap into a ring, pendant, or earring, and let the shine catch the light from the room! 
• Cabochon Black Spinel:  These stones are cut smooth and polished, and allow you to see the depth of black spinel. Cabochons are often used in statement designs and give you the opportunity for strong designs. 
• Beaded Black Spinel: black spinel beads can be used as a more casual way to wear black spinel in a necklace or bracelet. Unless you have access to a mineral show, I would suggest that beads may be the easiest resource from wholesale companies that are also artisans and manufacturers to get some black spinel. 

Rough Black Spinel Stones:  black spinel in its rough crystal state has several followers among collectors, healers, and energy workers who appreciate the grounding energy of the raw stone in its unaltered state.

Although black spinel occurs in various locations throughout the world, there are a few areas that have had major sources of black spinel and have been recognized for sourcing and supplying black spinel.

• Thailand (Chanthaburi, Kanchanaburi): One of the major sources for black spinel. Thailand's history and current supply of gem-quality black spinel are unmatched.
• Myanmar (Mogok): Famous for some of the highest quality spinel to be found. Its color and clarity have made it highly sought after, and it is very popular with collectors and jewellers.
• Sri Lanka and Vietnam: Recognized for their high-lustre black spinel gemstones, which have historically been sought after by the jewellery industry. 
• Other Sources: The beautiful black spinel gemstone can also be found in locations that include Madagascar, Nigeria, Cambodia, and Australia.

Discover Black Spinel for Sale in Faceted, Cabochon, and Loose Cuts.

The black spinel gemstone price is shaped by several factors, including clarity, cut, size, and overall quality. Prices will vary widely depending on whether you're just finding an accent stone or if you're looking for a collector's piece.

• Common Stones: Smaller faceted gems generally are priced at $2 - $10 per carat; these are the typical stones seen in inexpensive, everyday jewelry. 
• Mid-Range: Better clarity and polish with fine-cut luster, averaging $20 - 50 a carat. Can be used for statement rings or pendants.
• High Quality Stones: Better stones that have a fine cut with luster are priced $50 - 150 + a carat.
• Rare Collector Gems: Uniquely large or flawless pieces can reach prices of $200 + and are collected by collectors & sold to luxury designers due to the quality of plain black spinel.
• Wholesale Products: Loose black spinel stones for sale in bulk, allowing jewellers to source quality loose gems at market value.

Make sure you compare the black spinel price per carat before purchasing to ensure you are getting true quality.

If you are looking to purchase a black spinel stone online, you will want to know what to look for so that you are guaranteed both beauty and value. Here are some tips:

• Select the Correct Form: Black spinel is sold as faceted stones, cabochons, beads, and rough crystals. For fine jewelry, select faceted stones; for a statement piece, select cabochons; for charms or bracelets, select beads; and for a collection or for energy work, select rough stone.
• Determine Quality: Inspect for luster, uniformity of color, and if the cut is clean. If you have a good quality stone, you will be able to see sharp brilliance even though the stone is a deep black.
• Price Shop: Always shop around when comparing the price for black spinel per carat from as many different vendors as possible to make sure you aren't overpaying. However, remember that the cheapest isn't always going to be cut and clear.
• Ask for Certification: Be sure that your natural black spinel stone comes with certification to back up quality, and hopefully avoid synthetic spinel.
• Try to Use Representative Sellers: Use sellers with verified stones and pricing transparency, and return policies. On sites selling loose black spinel stones or a wholesale lot, to provide transparency, sellers will include the origin and details about the stone.
• Think About Purpose: For jewelry, look to purchase polished or faceted black spinels; for energy work or for collections, look for rough stones or cabochons.

When you buy black spinel gemstones online, you have accessibility and transparency:

• Choices: Customers can buy faceted black spinel gemstones, cabochons or beads.
• Prices: We can compare the cost per carat for black spinel gemstones in retail or online.
• Authenticity: Certified vendor sells certified genuine natural gemstones.
• Convenience: We can securely purchase black spinel online with delivery to any place in the world.

At GemstonesForSale, we offer 100% natural certified black spinel gemstones, retail and wholesale. If we are buying one black spinel gemstone, a cabochon or black spinel by the wholesale bulk, we have the right black spinel stone for you.

At GemstonesForSale, we guarantee that every black spinel stone is 100% natural, guaranteed, and priced fairly. We offer both retail and wholesale opportunities with plenty of options of faceted gems, cabochons, and loose stones. With secure shopping, on-time delivery, and the most reasonably priced black spinel price per carat, we will deliver quality and value.

Q1. What is black spinel used for?

Ans: The black spinel stone is known for emotional balance, protection, and grounding.

Q2. Is black spinel a real gem?

Ans: Natural black spinel is indeed a real gemstone. It is often confused with black sapphire or black tourmaline.

Q3. What is the price of black spinel?

Ans: The black spinel stone price per carat typically falls between $2 - $150+, depending on quality.

Q4. Can black spinel be worn daily?

Ans: Yes. Black spinel's hardness is rated at 7.5–8 on the Mohs hardness scale, so it certainly has durability for daily wear.

Q5. What metal goes best with black spinel?

Ans: Silver, platinum, and white gold look great against black spinel's deep contrasting color, while yellow gold brings warmth.