gem

• Sustantivo que designa una piedra preciosa o semipreciosa, especialmente tallada y pulida para su uso en joyería; también se usa en sentido figurado para algo o alguien de gran valor.

A noun referring to a precious or semi-precious stone, especially one that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry.

1. A2formal

   A precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished for use in jewelry.

   piedra preciosa

   • The necklace was adorned with a beautiful blue gem.
   • She collects rare gems from around the world.
   • The jeweler examined the gem under a magnifying glass.

   Sinónimosbijoucabochonjewelprecious stonerocksparklerstone

2. Something excellent or specialB1informal

   A person or thing that is highly valued for its excellence, beauty, or rarity.

   joya (sentido figurado)

   • That little café is a hidden gem in the city.
   • She is a true gem of a friend.
   • This book is a gem of historical fiction.

   Sinónimosfindjewelpearlprizeraritytreasure