precious stone

/ˌprɛʃəs stoʊn/

Other forms: precious stones

Definitions of precious stone

1. noun

   a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
   synonyms: gem, jewel

   types:

   crown jewel

   a precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regalia

   solitaire

   a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself

   diamond

   a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

   ruby

   a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

   pearl

   a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

   emerald

   a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

   sapphire

   a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

   ice, sparkler

   diamonds

   seed pearl

   a small imperfect pearl

   type of:

   jewellery, jewelry

   an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)