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rubicelle

rubicelle

9.9
A yellow or orange gem from the spinel family used in jewelry
  • noun
  • Specialized
: rubicela
  • The jeweler identified the orange gemstone as a rare rubicelle.

Examples

  • She wore a necklace adorned with a stunning rubicelle centerpiece.

  • Collectors prize rubicelle for its unique, vivid coloration among spinels.

  • Look at that gorgeous rubicelle on display!

  • The rubicelle sparkled beautifully under the lights.

  • Jewelry enthusiasts often seek out rubicelle for its beautiful orange hue and rarity.

  • The rubicelle gemstone in her ring glowed brilliantly in the sunlight.

  • He was thrilled to add a rubicelle to his gemstone collection for its vibrant color.

Synonyms

spinel
vsrubicelle
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A hard shiny stone used as a gem that comes in many colors

is the specific yellow or orange variety rather than the mineral in general
spinel ruby
vsrubicelle
  • Specialized
1 9.3

A red gemstone that looks like a ruby but is a different stone

is a yellow or orange form rather than the typical dark red
ruby spinel
vsrubicelle
  • Specialized
8.1

A dark red gemstone that looks like a ruby but costs less

is a yellow or orange form rather than the typical dark red

Surface Forms

rubicelle singular
rubicelles plural

Etymology

Rubicelle comes from the same root as ruby, from Latin ruber meaning 'red', and a helpful way to remember it is to think 'small ruby'. So, a rubicelle is the name for an orange or yellow spinel gem that was named because it looks like a little ruby.