pietra preziosa — meaning in English

English meaning

• brilliant adj Shining very brightly.
• gem noun A precious or semi-precious stone, especially one cut and polished for jewelry.
• gemstone noun A mineral or stone that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry.
• stone noun A hard natural material, or a piece of it, such as rock or a pebble.

Senses

pietra preziosa is used for these senses in English:

• brilliant A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.
• gem A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
• gemstone A gem, usually made of minerals.
• precious stone Any gem, such as a diamond or ruby, that is expensive because of its rarity or desirability; especially one set into a piece of jewelry.
• stone A gemstone, a jewel, especially a diamond.

brilliant — full definition

1. adj Shining very brightly.
2. adj Exceptionally intelligent, skilled, or impressive.
3. noun A diamond or other gemstone cut with many facets to maximize its sparkle.

gem — full definition

1. noun A precious or semi-precious stone, especially one cut and polished for jewelry.
2. noun Something or someone of exceptional quality or value.
3. noun A software package or library for the Ruby programming language.

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