pietra preziosa

Definitions of pietra preziosa
  1. noun
    a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
    synonyms: bigiotteria, bijou, gemma, gingillo, gioia, gioiello, monile, preziosità, prezioso
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    types:
    solitario
    a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
    perla
    a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
    type of:
    gioia, gioiello, monile, parure
    an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
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