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Gem :: Gem (n.) A precious stone of any kind, as the ruby, emerald, topaz, sapphire, beryl, spinel, etc., especially when cut and polished for ornament; a jewel..

Jewel :: "Jewel (n.) An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design..

Dearworth :: Dearworth (a.) Precious.

Emerald :: Emerald (n.) A precious stone of a rich green color, a variety of beryl. See Beryl..

Sardel :: Sardel (n.) A precious stone. See Sardius.

Water :: Water (n.) The limpidity and luster of a precious stone, especially a diamond; as, a diamond of the first water, that is, perfectly pure and transparent. Hence, of the first water, that is, of the first excellence..

Mound :: Mound (n.) A ball or globe forming part of the regalia of an emperor or other sovereign. It is encircled with bands, enriched with precious stones, and surmounted with a cross; -- called also globe..

Riches :: Riches (a.) That which appears rich, sumptuous, precious, or the like..

Glyptographic :: Glyptographic (a.) Relating to glyptography, or the art of engraving on precious stones..

Gold :: Gold (v. t.) A metallic element, constituting the most precious metal used as a common commercial medium of exchange. It has a characteristic yellow color, is one of the heaviest substances known (specific gravity 19.32), is soft, and very malleable and ductile. It is quite unalterable by heat, moisture, and most corrosive agents, and therefore well suited for its use in coin and jewelry. Symbol Au (Aurum). Atomic weight 196.7..

Sardius :: Sardius (n.) A precious stone, probably a carnelian, one of which was set in Aaron's breastplate..

Naif :: Naif (a.) Having a true natural luster without being cut; -- applied by jewelers to a precious stone.

Pearl :: Pearl (n.) Hence, figuratively, something resembling a pearl; something very precious..

Cupel :: Cupel (n.) A shallow porous cup, used in refining precious metals, commonly made of bone ashes (phosphate of lime)..

Tabernacle :: Tabernacle (n.) Any small cell, or like place, in which some holy or precious things was deposited or kept..

Solitaire :: Solitaire (n.) A single diamond in a setting; also, sometimes, a precious stone of any kind set alone..

Carbuncle :: Carbuncle (n.) A charge or bearing supposed to represent the precious stone. It has eight scepters or staves radiating from a common center. Called also escarbuncle.

Jewel :: Jewel (n.) An object regarded with special affection; a precious thing.

Gem :: Gem (v. t.) To adorn with gems or precious stones.

Sweepy :: Sweepwasher (n.) One who extracts the residuum of precious metals from the sweepings, potsherds, etc., of refineries of gold and silver, or places where these metals are used..

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