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Preciosity :: Preciosity (n.) Preciousness; something precious.

Sweepage :: Sweep (n.) The sweeping of workshops where precious metals are worked, containing filings, etc..

Ring :: Ring (n.) Specifically, a circular ornament of gold or other precious material worn on the finger, or attached to the ear, the nose, or some other part of the person; as, a wedding ring..

Alchemy :: Alchemy (n.) Miraculous power of transmuting something common into something precious.

Garland :: Garland (n.) A wreath of chaplet made of branches, flowers, or feathers, and sometimes of precious stones, to be worn on the head like a crown; a coronal; a wreath..

Jewel :: Jewel (n.) A precious stone; a gem.

Jewel :: "Jewel (n.) An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design..

Tender :: Tender (superl.) Exciting kind concern; dear; precious.

Solitaire :: Solitaire (n.) A single diamond in a setting; also, sometimes, a precious stone of any kind set alone..

Gem :: Gem (v. t.) To adorn with gems or precious stones.

Dearness :: Dearness (n.) Fondness; preciousness; love; tenderness.

Mine :: Mine (v. i.) Any place where ore, metals, or precious stones are got by digging or washing the soil; as, a placer mine..

Jewel :: Jewel (n.) An object regarded with special affection; a precious thing.

Rich :: Rich (superl.) Composed of valuable or costly materials or ingredients; procured at great outlay; highly valued; precious; sumptuous; costly; as, a rich dress; rich silk or fur; rich presents..

Precious :: Precious (a.) Of great price; costly; as, a precious stone..

Paste :: Paste (n.) A highly refractive vitreous composition, variously colored, used in making imitations of precious stones or gems. See Strass..

Semiprecious :: Semiprecious (a.) Somewhat precious; as, semiprecious stones or metals..

Sweepy :: Sweepwasher (n.) One who extracts the residuum of precious metals from the sweepings, potsherds, etc., of refineries of gold and silver, or places where these metals are used..

Naif :: Naif (a.) Having a true natural luster without being cut; -- applied by jewelers to a precious stone.

Sardel :: Sardel (n.) A precious stone. See Sardius.

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