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/ˌsɛmaɪˈpɹɛʃəs, ˌsɛmiˈpɹɛʃəs, ˌsɛmɪˈpɹɛʃəs/
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[ UK /sˌɛmɪpɹˈɛʃəs/ ]
[ UK /sˌɛmɪpɹˈɛʃəs/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones
such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline
How To Use semiprecious In A Sentence
- We don't bother much with what Kimmer terms semiprecious, though he has some fine turquoise he says extremely valuable. Chronicles of Pern, First Fall
- A large-brimmed black silk hat with a strap of fiber, wood, gold and semiprecious stones, excavated from a Yuan tomb, is the only known example of the type worn by Mongol emperors. NYC Exhibit Unveils Rich Treasures Of Yuan Dynasty
- Using materials native to New Zealand and semiprecious stones like aventurine, rose quartz and freshwater pearls, each of her pieces are totally original.
- Both films created buzz as sneak previews at Telluride, often considered the state's crown jewel for film enthusiasts in comparison to Denver's semiprecious gem. Michael Bialas: Denver Film Festival's Bloody Good Show: 127 Hours , Black Swan
- The collection today has eight vases executed by the Baroviers in calcedonio glass, which imitates chalcedony, banded agate, and other semiprecious stones.
- On display are approximately two hundred examples of semiprecious and precious gems, decorative stones, and outstanding pieces of jewelry.
- My necklaces are made mainly of semiprecious stones, such as agate, quartz, amber, rock crystal and jade.
- People wear lots of jewelry: large chunks of amber, and semiprecious stones, headpieces with bead work and feathers, large ornate silver ornaments shaped into Celtic knots.
- The collection today has eight vases executed by the Baroviers in calcedonio glass, which imitates chalcedony, banded agate, and other semiprecious stones.
- She makes 50 pieces a year using semiprecious stones such as aquamarines, hessonites, chrysoprase and pink tourmaline, and ranging from £800 to £50,000. Adding Jewels to Their Crowns