Meaning & use
jewel
A precious stone, especially one cut and polished for use in jewelry.
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A single ruby jewel was set at the center of the antique ring.
The museum's collection includes royal jewels dating back several centuries.
A note on using this word
Jewel is often used figuratively for something or someone especially precious, as in the jewel of the collection.
Words with a similar meaning
gem
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