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Gemstone

Scope note

Precious or semiprecious stone that can be cut, polished, or otherwise dressed for use as gems; distinguished from "gems," which are made of gemstone that has been worked or other material such as pearl.

This term has 6 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material
Object name

Getty AAT term number

3000201964

Broader Terms used

<stone by quality>

Term used for

gem stone
stone, gem

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Folding fan

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Snuff bottle

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Precious stone

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Folding fan

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Snuff bottle

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Brisé fan

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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