1. a precious stone, especially when cut and polished for use in jewelry
2. a piece of jewelry containing precious stones
3. someone or something that is highly valued or admired
Usage: figurative

1. to decorate with jewels or precious stones

Examples

• The crown was adorned with diamonds and other precious jewels.
• She inherited her grandmother’s collection of antique jewels.
• The ruby is considered one of the most valuable jewels.
• This restaurant is a real jewel in the neighborhood.
• He is the jewel of the basketball team.
• The artist jeweled the sculpture with emeralds and sapphires.
• Her jeweled necklace sparkled in the candlelight.