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a ring set with a precious stone
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
precious stone — precious stones N COUNT A precious stone is a valuable stone, such as a diamond or a ruby, that is used for making jewellery. Syn: gem, jewel … English dictionary
precious stone — n a rare and valuable jewel such as a ↑diamond or an ↑emerald →↑semi precious … Dictionary of contemporary English
precious stone — noun count a valuable stone such as a DIAMOND or RUBY, used for making jewelry … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
precious stone — ► NOUN ▪ a highly attractive and valuable piece of mineral, used in jewellery … English terms dictionary
precious stone — n. a rare and costly gem: technically, this term is applied to the diamond, emerald, ruby, and sapphire … English World dictionary
precious stone — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms precious stone : singular precious stone plural precious stones a valuable stone such as a diamond or ruby, used for making jewellery … English dictionary
precious stone — Synonyms and related words: anklet, armlet, bangle, beads, bijou, bracelet, breastpin, brooch, chain, chaplet, charm, chatelaine, circle, coronet, crown, crystal, diadem, earring, fob, gem, gem stone, jewel, locket, necklace, nose ring, pin,… … Moby Thesaurus
precious stone — noun (C) a rare and valuable jewel such as a diamond or an emerald 1 compare semiprecious … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
ˌprecious ˈstone — noun [C] a valuable stone such as a DIAMOND or RUBY … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
precious stone — a gem distinguished for its beauty and rarity, used in jewelry. [1250 1300; ME] * * * … Universalium
