Meaning | A precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry. |
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Synonyms | jewel, gem |
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Narrower | crown jewel | A precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regalia |
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diamond | A transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem |
emerald | A transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem |
pearl | A smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster |
ruby | A transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem |
sapphire | A transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem |
solitaire | A gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself |
Broader | jewelry, jewellery | An adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) |
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Spanish | alhaja, gema, joya, piedra preciosa, rubí |
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Catalan | gemma, joia, pedra preciosa |
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