| 词汇 | semiprecious |
| 释义 | semiprecious adjective[ before noun ] uk /ˌsem.iˈpreʃ.əs/ us /ˌsem.iˈpreʃ.əs/ A semiprecious stone is one that is used for making jewellery but is not extremely valuable: （宝石）次珍贵的;半宝石的 Jade and turquoise are semiprecious stones.玉和绿松石是半宝石。 Jewelry ankle bracelet antihelix antitragus auricle bangle barbell be dripping with somethingidiom bejewelled brooch butterfly charm cultured pearl diamanté earring engagement ring jewellery box medallion rhinestone signet ring treasure You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Geology: precious & semi-precious stones Examples of semiprecioussemiprecious Jewels made of semi-precious material were more affordable, and this affordability gave common people the chance to own costume jewelry. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. In 1870, an oval shape mayoral decoration wrought from precious or semi-precious white metal was introduced. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. There are also a variety of precious and semi-precious minerals that are also mined. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. One of the unique approaches to paint that the company focuses on is the use of pigments derived from semi-precious minerals and other unique geological deposits. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. From time to time, adult women decorated the nose pins by hanging pieces of amber and coral from strings on it; the semi-precious objects dangled down to their chins. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Both the base and casket are elaborately inlaid with precious and semiprecious gems. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Yari shafts were often decorated with inlays of metal or semiprecious materials such as brass pins, lacquer, or flakes of pearl. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Here, the inlay work is not pietra dura, but a lapidary of precious and semiprecious gemstones. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. In recent times the design is generally a coat of arms, made by engraving, either in metal or engraved gems (generally semiprecious). From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Intarsia and marquetry can appear very similar, but marquetry is much more common when semiprecious, or precious materials are being used. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Another unscientific term for semi-precious gemstones used in art history and archaeology is hardstone. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The more efficiently productive land for mining could be identified and the semi-precious metals could be found, the more money could be made. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Most pectoral crosses are made of precious metals (platinum, gold or silver) and some contain precious or semi-precious gems. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. There are many different varieties of quartz, several of which are semi-precious gemstones. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The hall itself is decorated exquisitely and is adorned with polished walls strewn with semi-precious pebbles and shingles that are intricately inlaid. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. See all examples of semiprecious These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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