precious stone

precious stone

n. Any of several gems, traditionally including the diamond, emerald, ruby, and sapphire, that historically had high economic value because of rarity or appearance.

precious stone

n (Minerals) any of certain rare minerals, such as diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, or opal, that are highly valued as gemstones

Thesaurus

Noun

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precious stone - a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelryjewel, gemcrown jewel - a precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regaliajewellery, jewelry - an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)solitaire - a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itselfdiamond - a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gemruby - a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gempearl - a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewelemerald - a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gemsapphire - a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

Translations

宝石

precious

(ˈpreʃəs) adjective of great value. precious jewels. 寶貴的 宝贵的precious metal a valuable metal such as gold, silver or platinum. 貴金屬 贵金属precious stone a jewel; a gem. diamonds, emeralds and other precious stones. 寶石 宝石precious few/little very few/little. I've precious little money left. 極少 极少