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

Recent Examples on the Web

But the creation was so popular that other grandes dames of international society were soon donning their own versions—affixed to semiprecious and precious stones such as aquamarine and morganite. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025

Made of bronze and semiprecious stones like jasper, agate silver and lapis lazuli, these small, sculptural pieces are meant to enhance the rituals of everyday life. —Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025

The first impression is a riot of glass, crystal, cast bronze gilded in 18K gold, inlays of semiprecious stone, and 122 brilliantly cut white diamonds. —New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2025

In the living room, wall panels composed of plaster, wood, and resin are encrusted with plexiglass and semiprecious stones. —Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for semiprecious

• precious

Kids Definition

semiprecious

adjective

semi·​pre·​cious ˌsem-i-ˈpresh-əs 

ˌsem-ˌī-

: of less value than a precious stone