precious stone
US /ˈpreʃ.əs stoʊn/
UK /ˈpreʃ.əs stoʊn/
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pietra preziosa, gemma
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 era adornata con molte belle pietre preziose.
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She inherited a necklace with a rare precious stone.
Ha ereditato una collana con una rara pietra preziosa.