jewel

Universal Words noun 1 a precious stone such as a diamond, RUBY, etc. 2 [usuallypl.] pieces of jewellery or ornaments that contain precious stones: The family jewels are locked away in a safe. * a jewel box / case seealsoCROWNJEWELS 3 a small precious stone or piece of special glass that is used in the machinery of a watch 4 (informal) a person or thing that is very important or valuable: Alice, you are a jewel. * Venice is the jewel of the Adriatic. compareGEM IDIOMS the jewel in the crown the most attractive or valuable part of sth: The Knightsbridge branch is the jewel in the crown of a 500-strong chain of stores.