rare gem
Scarce precious stone
A rare gem is a precious or semiprecious stone that occurs infrequently in nature, making it valuable to collectors: The museum displayed rare gems from around the world.
Figuratively, anything exceptionally good or hard to find: That album is a rare gem of 1970s funk.
A person of unusual quality may also be called a rare gem: Our new hire is a rare gem.
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
- precious stoneRare, valuable mineral specimen
- jewelPrecious cut stone
- crown jewelMost valued possession
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
rough diamond · diamond in the rough · emerald · ruby · sapphire · treasure · hidden treasure · scarce · one of a kind · exquisite · brilliant · faceted · sparkling · unique · valuable · flawless · collector · collector's item
- rarityscarce, uncommon, infrequent, scant, few
- antiquesantiques, antique furniture, antique, antique coins, Greek vases
rare gemcubic zirconia
Lab-made diamond simulant
fake diamond · costume jewelry · paste · synthetic gem · rhinestone
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