an ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.-a precious stone; a gem.-an object regarded with special affection; a precious thing.-a bearing for a pivot a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone, as a ruby.-to dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress, a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels.