semiprecious
Not quite diamond-grade
Semiprecious describes gemstones valued for their beauty but ranked below precious stones like diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.
Amethyst, turquoise, garnet, and opal are semiprecious: a necklace of semiprecious stones.
The distinction is traditional rather than scientific—some semiprecious gems are rarer than precious ones.
Purple semiprecious quartz
- turquoiseBlue-green opaque gemstone
- garnetRed semiprecious stone
- topazSemiprecious aluminum silicate crystal
- opalHydrated silica gemstone
peridot · citrine · moonstone · onyx · jade · lapis lazuli · carnelian · aquamarine
Domed, unfaceted gemstone
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- settingContext of events
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
artisan · handcrafted · birthstone · inlay · strung · faceted · tumbled · carved
Dividing via sharp edge
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- hardnessResistance to penetration
- clarityState of being understandable
- roughUneven in surface
specimen · mineral · crystal · inclusion · cabbing · faceting · tumbling · luster
Reasonably priced
- accessibleAble to be reached
- lesserLower in degree
- secondaryLesser in rank
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
decorative · collectible · abundant · common · commercial · grading · quality · genuine
amethyst
Purple semiprecious quartz
- turquoiseBlue-green opaque gemstone
- garnetRed semiprecious stone
- topazSemiprecious aluminum silicate crystal
opal · peridot · citrine · moonstone · onyx · jade · lapis lazuli · carnelian · aquamarine · malachite
cabochon
Domed, unfaceted gemstone
polished · artisan · handcrafted · birthstone · inlay · strung · faceted · tumbled · carved · mounted
cutting
Dividing via sharp edge
rough · specimen · mineral · crystal · inclusion · cabbing · faceting · tumbling · luster · translucent
affordable
Reasonably priced
- accessibleAble to be reached
- lesserLower in degree
- secondaryLesser in rank
ornamental · decorative · collectible · abundant · common · commercial · grading · quality · genuine · natural
- Semi- wordssemicircle, semifinal, semicolon, semiconductor, semitruck