Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A bud. 2. (n.) A precious stone of any kind, as the ruby, emerald, topaz, sapphire, beryl, spinel, etc., especially when cut and polished for ornament; a jewel. 3. (n.) Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, as a small picture, a verse of poetry, a witty or wise saying. 4. (v. t.) To put forth in the form of buds. 5. (v. t.) To adorn with gems or precious stones. 6. (v. t.) To embellish or adorn, as with gems; as, a foliage gemmed with dewdrops. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia GEM jem (Proverbs 26:8, the English Revised Version "a bag of gems,"). See STONES, PRECIOUS.

Multi-Version Concordance Gem (1 Occurrence) Exodus 28:11 With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, you shall engrave the two stones, according to the names of the children of Israel: you shall make them to be enclosed in settings of gold. (See NIV)