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Ruby

Scope note

A red variety of the mineral corundum that ranks with the best grades of precious stones as a gemstone; off-color rubies are used for watch and instrument bearings. MH

This term has 18 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300011082

Broader Terms used

corundum

Equivalent Terms used

rubies

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Cabrier, Charles

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Bautte & Moynier

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Langlois

Cross pendant

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Probably)

Brooch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Pendant

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Brooch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Snuff bottle

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown
Case maker: Unknown

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Goblet

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Goblet

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Brooch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Cigarette case

Maker(s)

Goldsmith: Fabergé, Carl (Workshop of)

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