Gem, a precious stone, a jewel: Sonn. 21, 6. Compl. 208. Merch. II, 7, 54. All's V, 3, 196. Tw. II, 4, 88. R3 I, 4, 31. H8 II, 3, 78. Metaphorically: βhe is the brooch and g. of all the nation,β Hml. IV, 7, 95. βa g. of women,β Ant. III, 13, 108.