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Precious stone

Scope note

Use for gemstone considered more valuable than other types, especially diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, and sometimes pearl.

This term has 12 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

3000133732

Broader Terms used

gemstone

Term used for

jewel
stone, precious

Created

13yrs ago

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