“The Great Ruby Watch” by Nicolaus Rugendas the Younger, so-called because it features 85 transparent rubies set into the gold and enamel watch case. Augsburg, Germany, ca 1670. Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public Domain.
Red Ruby Faceted Cushion Cut in Other
This watch by Nicolaus Rugendas the Younger is known as the "Great Ruby Watch" because it features 85 transparent rubies set into the gold and enamel watch case. Augsburg, Germany, ca 1670. Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public Domain.
Article: Ruby Gemstone Value, Price & Jewelry Insights
Credit: Metropolitan Museum of Art
| Gemstone | Ruby, Corundum |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Jewelry type | Other |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Red |
| Transparency | Transparent |