gems

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He specialized in ancient gems with figures carved in them—gods, portraits, motifs, etc.—often used as seal stones when sending letters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“It’s one of our gems of the California coast,” said Michael Cohen, chair of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

"A stone of this colour and size is extremely scarce, and adding to its rarity the diamond is type Ia, amongst the purest of natural gems," it said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

But there are some who demand wider legendary status - the Fifa stars with searing pace, the PES forwards boasting net-busting boots, the Football Manager gems with outrageous potential.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Our situation is not as bad as others because we still have gold, diamonds, and precious gems.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung