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Gem
/dʒɛm/noun
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A gem is a precious or semi-precious stone prized for its beauty, rarity, and brilliance, often cut and polished for use in jewelry or adornment. In everyday language, it extends to anything exceptional or outstanding, like a hidden gem of a restaurant that delights with its unexpected charm and quality.
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The Cullinan Diamond, discovered in South Africa in 1905, was the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found at 3,106 carats, and when cut, its largest polished piece became part of the British Crown Jewels, showcasing how a single gem can alter royal history.
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