Spinel derives its name from the Greek word `Spark` meaning to spark or fire because its brilliance. We think Spinel`s brilliant hues of Red, Orange, Yellow, Brown, Blue, Violet, Pink, Green and Black which can be transparent to opaque in quality are one of the best stones in our inventory for brilliance. Spinel does not have a treatment or enhancement resulting in a naturally brilliant gemstone of great value. Spinel is mined in Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Afghanistan, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Madagascar, Nepal and Nigeria