All gem synonyms
gem
G g noun gem
- stone — the hard substance, formed of mineral matter, of which rocks consist.
- jewelry — articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment.
- jewel — a female given name.
- ornament — an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
- masterpiece — a person's greatest piece of work, as in an art.
- hardware — metalware, as tools, locks, hinges, or cutlery.
- trump — a trumpet.
- glass — Carter, 1858–1946, U.S. statesman.
- pick — to cast (a shuttle).
- paragon — a model or pattern of excellence or of a particular excellence: a paragon of virtue. Synonyms: ideal, standard, epitome, quintessence; example, exemplar, paradigm.
- nonpareil — having no equal; peerless.
- pearl — a basic stitch in knitting, the reverse of the knit, formed by pulling a loop of the working yarn back through an existing stitch and then slipping that stitch off the needle. Compare knit (def 11).
- rock — rock the boat, Informal. to disrupt the smooth functioning or routine of something: Don't rock the boat by demanding special treatment from management.
- bauble — A bauble is a small, cheap ornament or piece of jewellery.
- prize — leverage.
- sparkler — a person or thing that sparkles.
- precious stone — a gem distinguished for its beauty and rarity, used in jewelry.
- cut stone — a stone or stonework dressed to a relatively fine finish with tools other than hammers.
- gemstone — a precious or semiprecious stone that can be cut and polished for use as a gem.
- jewellery — articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment.
- nugget — a lump of something, as of precious metal.
- peach — the subacid, juicy, drupaceous fruit of a tree, Prunus persica, of the rose family.
- treasure — wealth or riches stored or accumulated, especially in the form of precious metals, money, jewels, or plate.
- star — any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
- godsend — an unexpected thing or event that is particularly welcome and timely, as if sent by God.
verb gem
- bedeck — If flags or other ornaments bedeck a place, a lot of them have been hung up to decorate it.
- caparisoned — (of a horse) Having a richly ornamented harness.