·noun A precious stone; a gem.
II. Jewel ·noun An object regarded with special affection; a precious thing.
III. Jewel ·noun A bearing for a pivot a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone, as a ruby.
IV. Jewel ·vt To dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress, a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels.
V. Jewel ·noun An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.