The quality of being gemmy; the characteristic of having gems, being gem-like, or possessing a sparkly, lustrous quality.
From gemmy (gem-like) + -ness (suffix forming nouns of quality). Gemmy comes from gem plus -y (adjective suffix), making this word a double derivation from the Latin root gemma meaning bud or precious stone.
The gemminess of Victorian jewelry was about more than just market value—it represented a whole aesthetic philosophy where light, reflection, and brilliance were seen as moral qualities reflecting inner worth.
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