semiprecious
adjective
semi·pre·cious
ˌse-mē-ˈpre-shəs 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
of a gemstone
: of less commercial value than a precious stone
Examples of semiprecious in a Sentence
semiprecious stones such as aquamarines and garnets
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Both function and form mattered, with standalone cell service, apps and a subtle, inward-facing sapphire screen framed by snake skin, semiprecious stones and 18-karat gold accents.
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Adriana Lee, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
The vessel likely once ferried copper, textiles and semiprecious stones between societies living in Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 July 2024
Take advice from Jenna Blake, whose semiprecious stone necklaces can be found at Broken English as well on on the necks of Naomi Watts, Demi Moore and Sarah Paulson.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 14 June 2024
In addition to the turquoise jewelry commonly associated with Native American crafts, Johnson and Bird work with 18-karat gold, semiprecious stones, and pearls.
—Ashley M. Biggers, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2024
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Adriana Lee, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
The vessel likely once ferried copper, textiles and semiprecious stones between societies living in Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 July 2024
Take advice from Jenna Blake, whose semiprecious stone necklaces can be found at Broken English as well on on the necks of Naomi Watts, Demi Moore and Sarah Paulson.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 14 June 2024
In addition to the turquoise jewelry commonly associated with Native American crafts, Johnson and Bird work with 18-karat gold, semiprecious stones, and pearls.
—Ashley M. Biggers, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2024
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semiprecious
adjective
semi·pre·cious
ˌsem-i-ˈpresh-əs
ˌsem-ˌī-
: of less value than a precious stone
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