EPISODE · Jun 26, 2023 · 46 MIN
Spinel: the Gemmiest Gem?
from Gem Pursuit: An Antique Jewellery Podcast · host Matthew Weldon
Long known as "the Great Imposter" due to the frequency with which it was mistaken for ruby and other more commercial gemstones, Spinel is nonetheless a rare, beautiful and durable gem that is especially prized amongst dealers in the antique jewellery trade. Famous Spinels discussed include the Black Prince's Ruby and the Côte-de-Bretagne in the French Crown Jewels. www.courtville.ie A Tape Deck podcast
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