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  Pure Spinel is white, but impurities give it a wide range of colors. Almost all colors are used in jewelry, but the most valuable and popular color is the deep red. These red stones closely resemble rubies, and the two may be difficult to distinguish apart. In fact, until the 19th century, there was no distinction between ruby and red Spinel, as they looked identical and were found in the same localities. Many famous old "rubies" were found to be Spinel. The enormous "ruby" that forms the centerpiece of the royal crown of England (the Black Prince's Ruby) was determined to be Spinel. Red Spinel is a beautiful gemstone.