Spinel comes in a wide range of colors, including red, pink, orange, purple, blue and green. As a result, the symbolism of this gemstone depends on its color.

It is a type of quartz, ranging in color from yellow to brown-orange and its name originates from the French word " citron," meaning "lemon," the International Gem Society reports.

It is a type of quartz, ranging in color from yellow to brown-orange and its name originates from the French word " citron," meaning "lemon," the International Gem Society reports.

Silicates—including quartz, mica, olivine, and precious minerals such as emeralds—are the most common class of minerals, as well as the major components of most rocks.

The history of gem carving extends back at least 5,000 years, when Chinese craftsmen shaped jade into mythical animals. Later, the Greeks and Romans carried on the tradition of precious stone carving.