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Compressed carbon and shiny rocks, weaponized into status, romance, and heist plots.
means Precious or semi-precious stones, often cut and set into adornments worth absurd sums.
from From Old French 'jouel,' likely shrinking 'joie' (joy) into something small you wear, or possibly from Latin 'jocus,' a plaything — flattery you can hold.
Hardness flexDiamond is hardest natural material; pure carbon underneath.
Watch terminologyMechanical watches use jewels as low-friction bearings.
Crown logicRoyal jewels signal power that's literally untouchable wealth.