Meaning Of The Word Semiprecious

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semiprecious
Semiprecious stones are stones such as turquoises and amethysts that are used in jewelry but are less valuable than precious stones such as diamonds and rubies.

semiprecious in American English
designating gems of lower value than those classified as precious
adjective: having commercial value as a gem but not classified as precious, as the amethyst or garnet

semiprecious in British English
adjective: (of certain stones) having commercial value, but less than a precious stone

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