A jewel is a valuable gem or stone, one that might be set in a ring or necklace. Your grandmother might keep her jewels locked in a safe, to protect them from thieves.
An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.
Noun
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
Noun
a person who is a brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry
Verb
adorn or decorate with precious stones; "jeweled dresses"
n.
An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and
having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.
n.
A precious stone; a gem.
n.
An object regarded with special affection; a precious thing.
n.
A bearing for a pivot a pivot in a watch, formed of a
crystal or precious stone, as a ruby.
v. t.
To dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress,
a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels.
Jewel
Plate of rare device, and jewels Of rich and exquisite form.2.
Jewel
The long gray tufts . . . are jeweled thick with dew.
An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.
To dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress, a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels.
Usage Examples
The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.
And in terms of their crown jewel legislative achievement: who knew that when asked, 'will government impose a new federal mandate requiring middle class Americans to buy health insurance whether they can afford it or not?' The answer would be 'Yes we can!'
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Other Usage ExamplesSeldom ever was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.
The earth has grown old with its burden of care, but at Christmas it always is young, the heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair, and its soul full of music breaks the air, when the song of angels is sung.