jewel

noun

A precious stone; a gem.

noun

A small natural or artificial gem used as a bearing in a watch.

noun

A costly ornament of precious metal or gems.

noun

One that is treasured or esteemed.

transitive verb

To adorn with jewels.

transitive verb

To fit with jewels.

noun

A precious stone or gem; especially, a gem cut and shaped for ornament or use: as, the jewels of a crown.

noun

An article of personal adornment, consisting of a gem or gems in a setting of precious metal; also, formerly, any piece of jewel-work, or a trinket or ornament worn on the person, as a ring, a bracelet, or a brooch.

noun

An ornament of precious stones, or metal, enamel, etc., worn as a decoration, or as the badge of an honorary order: as, the jewel of the Garter.