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Historical Archive: Ruby and Sapphire both are corundum, called ruby when red and sapphire when blue Mars, 4th c., sapphire intaglio, Florence MA 14723. For modern impression see Florence MA. seal matrix of Alaric II, sapphire, 484-507, Vienna Kunsthistorisches Museum. This work has its own page. Byzantine ring, gold/enamel/sapphire, 6th-7th c., SMB. For metalwork see Berlin. Christ blessing, sapphire, late 8th c. (early Carolingian), Cologne Cathedral, Shrine of the Three Kings Christ blessing, sapphire, late 8th c. (early Carolingian), Cologne Cathedral, Shrine of the Three Kings Talisman de Charlemagne, gold, sapphire, other gems; 9th c., Tau. This work has its own page. top jewel of "Escrain de Charlemagne", aquamarine intaglio of Flavia Julia Titi (d. 91 CE) (unengraved side), sapphires, and pearls in gold, 9th c. (3rd quarter?), CdM Chab. 2089 top jewel of "Escrain de Charlemagne", aquamarine intaglio of Flavia Julia Titi (d. 91 CE) (engraved side), sapphires, and pearls in gold, 9th c. (3rd quarter?), CdM Chab. 2089 paten, metalwork mid to second half 9th c., serpentine plate 1st c. BCE/CE, fish inlay poss. 4th/5th c., Louvre MR 415. This work has its own page. Lindau Gospels upper cover, gold/gems, c.870-80, Morgan MS M. 1, which has its own page. Christ blessing, sapphire, Byzantine 12th c., DO 36.17. This object has its own page. gold ring, sapphire/emeralds, prob. 13th c., p.c., which has its own page ring, gold/sapphire, prob. 13/14th or 7th c., Sens CT TC D3 122, which has its own page Annular brooch, 14th c. Hungary. Gold, emeralds, pink/blue sapphires, pearls. AIC, loan fr. BM AF.2702 Signet ring "of Louis IX", sapphire/gold/enamel, 14th c., Louvre OA MR 92, which has its own page Reliquary cross "of Charlemagne"; gold, niello, enamel, sapphire, ruby, pearl, wood; early 14th c., Sens CT TC.D'5 Falconer brooch, gold/enamel/sapphire/pearl, early 15th c., KGM F 1364. For other views see Berlin. Signet ring "of the Black Prince", ruby or garnet/gold/enamel, c.1350-1400, Louvre OA 9597, which has its own page medieval ring from Domkirkeodden, Hamar, Hedmark, gold/sapphire, OHM C1397. For band see OHM. centaur pendant, gold/enamel/ruby/emerald/diamond/crystal/pearl, Italy 16th c., KGM 1855,1099 Christ enthroned, sapphire cameo/gold/ruby/emerald/pearl/enamel, Novgorod 16th c., Novgorod AM 3269-78.PEF crucifix, gold/enamel/emerald/sapphire, Novgorod 16th c., Novgorod AM Signet ring, prob. 18th c. sapphire in 15th c. gold, Louvre OA MRR 229, which has its own page mountain ash necklace, gold/enamel/sapphire, René Lalique 1900-02, KGM 1903,108. For details see Berlin. Ring: platinum, diamonds, and sapphires, dated 1933, p.c. Ring: platinum, diamonds, and sapphires, dated 1933, p.c. Ring: platinum, diamonds, and sapphires, dated 1933, p.c. Ring: platinum, diamonds, and sapphires, dated 1933, p.c. Ring: platinum, diamonds, and sapphires, dated 1933, p.c. Ring: gold, sapphires, and diamonds, late twentieth century, p.c. Ring: gold, sapphires, and diamonds, late twentieth century, p.c. Ring: gold, sapphires, and diamonds, late twentieth century, p.c. Ring: gold, sapphires, and diamonds, late twentieth century, p.c.