jewel

Types:: show 9 types...; hide 9 types...; crown jewel
a precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regalia; solitaire
a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself; diamond
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem; ruby
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem; pearl
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel; emerald
a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem; sapphire
a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem; ice, sparkler
diamonds; seed pearl
a small imperfect pearl

Type of:: jewellery, jewelry
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

“jeweled dresses”

Type of:: adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

DEFINITIONS OF: jewel