<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry.</li><li>Something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth: His painting was the gem of the collection.</li><li>A person held in great esteem or affection.</li><li>A 4-point type of a size between brilliant and diamond.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>To adorn with or as with gems; begem.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Noting perfection or very high quality: gem color; a gem ruby.</li></ul>