- A cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry.
- Something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth: His painting was the gem of the collection.
- A person held in great esteem or affection.
- British Printing. A 4-Point type of a size between brilliant and diamond.
(verb) (used with object) gemmed, gem-ming
- To adorn with or as with gems; begem.
(adjective)
- Jewelry. Noting perfection or very high quality: Gem color; a gem ruby.
