gem
Cut and polished
A gem is a precious or semiprecious stone, especially one that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry: a ring set with gems.
By extension, gem describes anything of exceptional quality or value: This restaurant is a hidden gem, Her new assistant is a real gem.
A gem of a thing is small but excellent: a gem of a short story.
Precious red gemstone
- sapphireBlue precious corundum
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- opalHydrated silica gemstone
topaz · amethyst · garnet · turquoise · aquamarine · peridot · tanzanite · citrine
Plane on cut stone
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
- cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
- emerald cutRectangular faceted gem style
- princessMonarch's daughter or heir
marquise · pear · oval · cabochon · table · crown · pavilion · girdle
Supreme artistic achievement
- standoutExceptional person or thing
- highlightMost notable part
- prizeReward for winning
- crown jewelMost valued possession
showpiece · star · treasure · finest · exceptional · prized · rare find · centerpiece
Valued wealth or keepsake
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- dearTreasured or costly
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
angel · star · jewel · peach · find · catch · one in a million · keeper
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- fireCombustion with flames
- scintillationRapid light variation
- lusterSoft reflected light
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
glitter · shimmer · gleam · twinkle · dazzle · iridescence · refraction · sheen
Context of events
- ringClosed curve shape
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
- broochDecorative fastening ornament
pendant · bracelet · tiara · crown · engagement ring · bezel setting · prong · mounting
Resistance to wear
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- scratch resistanceCapacity to avoid scoring
- corundumCrystalline aluminum oxide
- brittleLiable to shatter
fracture · cleavage · tenacity · abrasion-resistant · wear-resistant · sturdy · resilient
ruby
Precious red gemstone
opal · topaz · amethyst · garnet · turquoise · aquamarine · peridot · tanzanite · citrine · jade
facet
Plane on cut stone
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
- cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
- emerald cutRectangular faceted gem style
princess · marquise · pear · oval · cabochon · table · crown · pavilion · girdle · bezel
masterpiece
Supreme artistic achievement
crown jewel · showpiece · star · treasure · finest · exceptional · prized · rare find · centerpiece
treasure
Valued wealth or keepsake
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- dearTreasured or costly
precious · angel · star · jewel · peach · find · catch · one in a million · keeper · prize
brilliance
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- fireCombustion with flames
- scintillationRapid light variation
- lusterSoft reflected light
radiance · glitter · shimmer · gleam · twinkle · dazzle · iridescence · refraction · sheen · luminosity
setting
Context of events
brooch · pendant · bracelet · tiara · crown · engagement ring · bezel setting · prong · mounting · goldsmithing
durability
Resistance to wear
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- scratch resistanceCapacity to avoid scoring
- corundumCrystalline aluminum oxide
brittle · fracture · cleavage · tenacity · abrasion-resistant · wear-resistant · sturdy · resilient
- game termslevel, score, player, win, lose
- game itemspotion, health potion, mana potion, power-up, extra life
- mineralsquartz, marble, granite, limestone, sandstone
- buried treasuretreasure, buried treasure, lost treasure, treasure trove, gold
- gemsdiamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire, opal
- slot symbolscherry, cherries, seven, wild, bell
- hidden gemsOverlooked quality things
- rare gemInfrequent precious stone
- gem appraisalJudging a stone's worth
- gemstone jewelry
- precious gemstonesRare, valuable mineral crystals
- gem miningExcavating earth for precious stones