Ορισμός και Σημασία του "gem"

Gem

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ

λίθος (lithos), πολύτιμος λίθος (polytimos lithos)

a precious or semi-precious piece of stone cut and polished to make items of jewelry

What is a "gem"?

A gem is a mineral crystal or organic material that is cut and polished to be used in jewelry or other decorative items. Gems are valued for their beauty, rarity, and durability, and have been used for thousands of years in various cultures as adornments and symbols of status and wealth. The most well-known gems include diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, but there are many other types of gems, including lesser-known stones like topaz, tourmaline, and garnet. The value of a gem depends on a variety of factors, including its size, color, clarity, and overall quality.

Example

The ring was set with a sparkling gem.

She admired the blue gem in the necklace.

κεκάκι, γλυκό ψωμάκι

a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan

πολύτιμος λίθος, κοσμήτης

art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

πολύτιμος λίθος (polítimos líthos), διαμάντι (diamánti)

a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry

πολύτιμος λίθος, πέτρα

a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry

διαμάντι, πολύτιμο αγαθό

a person or thing that is exceptionally outstanding, valuable, or admirable, often used metaphorically to describe something of great beauty or quality