Gemstone vs. Jewel

A gemstone (also called a gem, fine gem, jewel, precious stone, or semi-precious stone) is a piece of mineral crystal which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments. However, certain rocks (such as lapis lazuli and opal) and occasionally organic materials that are not minerals (such as amber, jet, and pearl) are also used for jewelry and are therefore often considered to be gemstones as well.

A precious stone; a gem.

A precious or semiprecious stone that may be used as a jewel when cut and polished.

A small natural or artificial gem used as a bearing in a watch.

A gem, usually made of minerals.

A costly ornament of precious metal or gems.

a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry;

One that is treasured or esteemed.

To adorn with jewels.

To fit with jewels.

A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.

A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.

(figuratively) Anything precious or valuable.

(horology) A bearing for a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone.

Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Hypochrysops.

(slang) The clitoris.

To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems.

An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.

A precious stone; a gem.

An object regarded with special affection; a precious thing.

A bearing for a pivot a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone, as a ruby.

To dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress, a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels; to bejewel.

a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

a person who is a brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry

adorn or decorate with precious stones;