Precious Stones

noun a precious stone consisting of a clear and typically colorless crystalline form of pure carbon

• The diamond is a precious gemstone that is highly valued for its clarity and brilliance.
• She was ecstatic when her boyfriend gave her a diamond ring for their anniversary.
• That car is a real diamond, it's a beauty!
• Her voice was like a diamond, clear and pure.

noun a bright green precious stone

adjective of a bright green color

• The emerald gemstone is known for its rich green color and high value.
• I love that emerald necklace you're wearing, it really suits you.
• That emerald ring is so lit, where did you get it?
• Her eyes sparkled like emeralds in the sunlight, full of life and warmth.

noun a hard, typically green stone often used in jewelry or carvings

• The ancient civilization used jade for making intricate carvings and jewelry.
• She loves collecting jade figurines from different countries.
• That necklace is so jade, where did you get it?
• His envy towards her success was like a piece of jade, cold and unyielding.

noun a precious stone typically blue in color, a variety of corundum

adjective relating to or resembling a sapphire

• The sapphire gemstone is known for its deep blue color and durability.
• I love the sapphire earrings you're wearing, they look so elegant.
• Check out my new sapphire ring, it's blinging!
• Her eyes sparkled like sapphires in the sunlight.

noun a yellowish-green variety of olivine used as a gemstone

• The jeweler showcased a stunning necklace adorned with chrysolite gemstones.
• I love the way chrysolite sparkles in the sunlight.
• Check out this cool chrysolite ring I found at the thrift store.
• Her eyes shimmered like chrysolite as she recounted the story.