A precious or semi-precious stone that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry
Compound of gem from Latin gemma meaning bud or jewel, and stone from Old English stan
The word 'gem' originally meant a bud on a plant - the idea being that precious stones are like beautiful buds that the earth grows underground. Pretty poetic for ancient Romans!
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