precious stone
US /ˈpreʃ.əs stoʊn/
UK /ˈpreʃ.əs stoʊn/
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piedra preciosa, gema
a valuable mineral or rock, such as a diamond, ruby, or emerald, used in jewelry and for other ornamental purposes
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The crown was adorned with many beautiful precious stones.
La corona estaba adornada con muchas hermosas piedras preciosas.
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She inherited a necklace with a rare precious stone.
Ella heredó un collar con una rara piedra preciosa.