piedra preciosa

Definitions of piedra preciosa
  1. noun
    a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
    synonyms: alhaja, gema, joya
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    types:
    solitario
    a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
    esmeralda
    a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
    type of:
    joyas, joyería
    an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
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