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precious stone

noun [C]
 
 
(US also precious gem)

Definition

a valuable stone that is used in jewellery: The crown, decorated with diamonds and other precious stones, was exhibited in a special case.JewelleryPrecious and semi-precious stonesTypes of rock
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