gemmed
Adorned with jewels
Gemmed means adorned or studded with gems: a gemmed crown, gemmed earrings.
The word extends to anything decorated with gem-like objects or appearing to sparkle as if jeweled: dew-gemmed grass, a sky gemmed with stars.
Literary and somewhat old-fashioned.
Covered with hard layer
- studdedDecorated with projecting pieces
- inlaidSet into a surface
- setArrange in position
- adornedMade ornamental
ruby · sapphire · emerald · diamond · amethyst · topaz · garnet · opal
Shining with small flashes
- shimmeringGleaming with wavering light
- twinklingRapid, intermittent shining
- glisteningReflecting light softly
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
scintillating · radiant · dazzling · glinting · coruscating · iridescent · lustrous · shining
Decorated or exaggerated
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- elaborateComplex and detailed
- decorativeServing to beautify
- fancyElaborate or decorative
intricate · adorned · exquisite · filigree · brocaded · ornamental · embroidered · bedecked
encrusted
Covered with hard layer
adorned · ruby · sapphire · emerald · diamond · amethyst · topaz · garnet · opal · turquoise
glittering
Shining with small flashes
- shimmeringGleaming with wavering light
- twinklingRapid, intermittent shining
- glisteningReflecting light softly
gleaming · scintillating · radiant · dazzling · glinting · coruscating · iridescent · lustrous · shining · brilliant
embellished
Decorated or exaggerated
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- elaborateComplex and detailed
- decorativeServing to beautify
fancy · intricate · adorned · exquisite · filigree · brocaded · ornamental · embroidered · bedecked · festooned
gemmedunadorned
Lacking decoration or ornament
undecorated · plain · unembellished · bare · unornamented