Precious stones (4)
'precious stones' is the definition.
(emerald is a kind of precious stone)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for emeralds that I've seen before include "They're preciously green on the Isle" , "Green stones from strangely red males" , "Mere lads (anag.)" , "Colours" , "Precious stones for odd red males" .)
'precious stones' is the definition.
(diamond is a kind of precious stone)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for diamonds that I've seen before include "Expensive gems and card suit" , "cutters" , "Red cards" , "Precious gems" , "Maids don these stones" .)
'precious stones' is the definition.
(gem is a kind of precious stone)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for gems that I've seen before include "Jewels" , "Valuable stones" , "Precious stones" .)
'precious stones' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for opals that I've seen before include "Iridescent gems" , "Milky white and coloured gems" , "Semi-precious stones of milky or bluish colour" , "jewellery" , "jewels" .)