jewel

jewel/ ˈdʒu əl /

noun
a cut and polished precious stone; gem.
a fashioned ornament for personal adornment, especially of a precious metal set with gems.
a precious possession.
a person or thing that is treasured, esteemed, or indispensable.
a durable bearing used in fine timepieces and other delicate instruments, made of natural or synthetic precious stone or other very hard material.

verb (used with object), jew·eled, jew·el·ing or (especially British) jew·elled, jew·el·ling.
to set or adorn with jewels.

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