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August Birthstone Guide: Spinel and Astrology

August Birthstone Guide: Spinel and Astrology

August is here! With a new month comes a new birthstone guide and we’re here to chat about one of this month’s notable birthstones, spinel. We have shared the unique properties and some of our creations in the past but this time, it’s all about spinels and astrology! This birthstone offers a lot of benefits that will bring a whole lot of good to your life, and we can’t wait to share what they can do for you! Let’s dive into the astrological world of spinel!  

Brief History: What Is a Spinel?


Before we hop in, let’s have a quick refresher on the spinel gemstone itself! Spinels rank an 8 on the Mohs scale and come in a unique ray of colors. These colors include: red, violet, yellow, green, pink, blue and black. Each color has a unique meaning and various properties, but we’ll get into those specifics soon!
2.49ct Alix Chrome Purple Denim Spinel and Black Diamond Ring

2.49ct Alix Ring


Spinel & Astrology 


Time for a little astrology sesh! Spinels hold a lot of unique and beneficial properties that can help you in life. To start, spinels are associated with the zodiac signs like Scorpio, Sagittarius, Taurus and Aries. This birthstone correlates with the element of air, and is associated with the first chakra, aka the root chakra. Each color of spinel is associated with a different chakra, but the thing that they all have in common is that they are associated with the root chakra. This is because this chakra is where your energy begins traveling upwards and helps you find the right start! 

What Can Spinel Do For Me?


As we mentioned earlier with the colors all having a different meanings and beneficial properties, they are as follows:
  • Red: the most coveted, promotes energy and conveys love
  • Yellow: helps get rid of the negative vibes
  • Blue: rare and wondrous
  • Green: the “health elixir”, helps if you’re feeling dull
  • Violet: balances all 7 of your chakras and aids with spiritual development
  • Pink: brings love and grandeur 
Aside from these colored spinels bringing about their own special qualities, all spinels in general have an overarching theme! This birthstone is known to attract wealth, prosperity and good fortune. Not only that, spinels help heal your body and soul! This gemstone helps revitalize your body by giving it energy and helping with stamina, as well as easing any stress. There’s nothing you can’t do when you rock this birthstone! Lastly, spinels help with determination, persistence and confidence!
2.83ct Rosalita Pink Spinel Ring

2.83ct Rosalita Ring


What Love & Promise Offers


Here at Love & Promise, we offer quite a few unique spinel rings that you can call your own! If you don’t see something you like, we can create a one of a kind spinel piece just for you through our custom design process! Feel free to contact us or schedule a consultation - we can’t wait to hear from you!
How fun was this birthstone guide?! As always, be sure to follow us on our socials, check out our website and subscribe to our newsletter to see what’s new here at Love & Promise. Have a great birthday month, August Rosettes!
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