semi-precious
Not quite precious
Semi-precious describes gemstones valued for their beauty but considered less rare or costly than precious stones like diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.
Amethyst, turquoise, garnet, and jade are semi-precious: a necklace of semi-precious stones.
The distinction is traditional rather than scientific—some semi-precious gems can be rarer than precious ones.
Purple semiprecious quartz
- aquamarineBlue-green beryl gemstone
- citrineYellow-orange quartz gem
- garnetRed semiprecious stone
- peridotYellowish-green ornamental stone
topaz · tourmaline · turquoise · opal · moonstone · tanzanite · zircon · jasper
Suspended jewelry ornament
- cabochonDomed, unfaceted gemstone
- bezelGrooved rim for mounting
- settingContext of events
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
bracelet · earrings · brooch · ring · strand · clasp · prong · faceted
Reasonably priced
- accessibleAble to be reached
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
- attainableAble to be reached
budget-friendly · secondary · intermediate · collectible · investment · appraisal · grading · carat
Soft reflected light
- translucenceDiffused light transmission
- iridescenceColor shift from interference
- asterismProminent stellar configuration
- colorVisual hue property
clarity · brilliance · sheen · play-of-color · banding · veining · inclusion · opacity
amethyst
Purple semiprecious quartz
- aquamarineBlue-green beryl gemstone
- citrineYellow-orange quartz gem
- garnetRed semiprecious stone
peridot · topaz · tourmaline · turquoise · opal · moonstone · tanzanite · zircon · jasper · lapis lazuli
pendant
Suspended jewelry ornament
necklace · bracelet · earrings · brooch · ring · strand · clasp · prong · faceted · polished
affordable
Reasonably priced
- accessibleAble to be reached
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
attainable · budget-friendly · secondary · intermediate · collectible · investment · appraisal · grading · carat
luster
Soft reflected light
- translucenceDiffused light transmission
- iridescenceColor shift from interference
- asterismProminent stellar configuration
color · clarity · brilliance · sheen · play-of-color · banding · veining · inclusion · opacity · vitreous
- gemsdiamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire, opal
- gem tradegem cutting, gem cutter, gemologist, gem appraisal, rough stones
precious, semi, semicircle, semicolon, semiannual, preciousness