Stones, Precious

Frequently referred to (1 Kings 10:2; 2 Chronicles 3:6; 9:10; Revelation 18:16; 21:19). There are about twenty different names of such stones in the Bible. They are figuratively introduced to denote value, beauty, durability (Cant. 5:14; Isaiah 54:11, 12; Lamentations 4:7).

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (a.) Of great price; costly; as, a precious stone.

2. (a.) of great value or worth; very valuable; highly esteemed; dear; beloved; as, precious recollections.

3. (a.) Particular; fastidious; overnice.