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precious stone

noun

  1. a gem distinguished for its beauty and rarity, used in jewelry.

precious stone

noun

  1. any of certain rare minerals, such as diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, or opal, that are highly valued as gemstones

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of precious stone1

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

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