Meaning & use

jewel

noun·Everyday

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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