Spinel owes its name to the Greek word “spinos”, meaning “spark” or “to sparkle”, and was a coveted jewelry stone back in classical antiquity. The spinel used by BERND WOLF originates from India. The spinel group of minerals exhibits a broad color spectrum – ranging from colorless to green, blue and red, and even including black specimens. The iron contained in black spinel is the reason for its magnificent dark sheen, which classically and elegantly emphasizes its wearer’s natural beauty. So even today, this stone is regarded as a perfect companion in everyday life. People like to wear black spinel as an alternative for black diamonds because like the latter, it is very resistant to external influences thanks to its hardness. It’s this durability that black spinel is believed to figuratively transfer to its wearer. It is said to be conducive to reducing fears and overcoming crises. It is regarded as a healing stone that boosts our immune system and activates our self-healing powers. It is also believed to augment our power of concentration and to stimulate abstract thinking.