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Definitions for semiprecious
ˌsɛm iˈprɛʃ əs, ˌsɛm aɪ-semi·precious

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. semipreciousadjective

    used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones

    "such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline"

GCIDE

  1. Semipreciousadjective

    Somewhat precious; as, semiprecious stones or metals. Used mostly of gemstones used in jewelry, such as amethyst, garnet, or iolite, which are sufficiently rare to have commercial value, but are not considered as precious, as are the diamond, emerald, and ruby.

Wiktionary

  1. semipreciousadjective

    somewhat precious or valuable

    a semiprecious stone or gem

Wikipedia

  1. semiprecious

    A gemstone (also called a fine gem, jewel, precious stone, or semiprecious stone) is a piece of mineral crystal which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments. However, certain rocks (such as lapis lazuli, opal, and obsidian) and occasionally organic materials that are not minerals (such as amber, jet, and pearl) are also used for jewelry and are therefore often considered to be gemstones as well. Most gemstones are hard, but some soft minerals are used in jewelry because of their luster or other physical properties that have aesthetic value. Rarity and notoriety are other characteristics that lend value to gemstones. Apart from jewelry, from earliest antiquity engraved gems and hardstone carvings, such as cups, were major luxury art forms. A gem expert is a gemologist, a gem maker is called a lapidarist or gemcutter; a diamond cutter is called a diamantaire.

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  1. semiprecious

    Semiprecious refers to minerals, gems, or stones that are considered valuable but are not as rare or expensive as precious stones like diamonds, sapphires, rubies, or emeralds. These may include agate, amethyst, garnet, jade, opal, and turquoise among others.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Semipreciousadjective

    somewhat precious; as, semiprecious stones or metals

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of semiprecious in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of semiprecious in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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