solitaire
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7.1
- noun
- /ˈsɒlɪtɛr/
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solitario
- The diamond solitaire sucked in the weak available light and threw it back at Joanna with surprising intensity.
- diamond solitaire
- a solitaire engagement ring
- one-carat solitaire
He's got an Infinity link on his neck with also one row solitaire, big diamonds.
- He's got an Infinity link on his neck with also one row solitaire, big diamonds.
- There's a Princess Oval solitaire squovel cushion.
Examples
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A child might have to wait for years before receiving a diamond solitaire, but when they do, most are assured of owning quality jewelry at some time in the future.
Blog text (17) -
It looks like a solitaire on a plain band.
Blog text (27) -
The solitaire was a beauty.
Fiction book (1991) -
Did you notice the solitaire?
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This solitaire is an older stone and has never been recut.
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Her only piece of jewelry was a solitaire diamond ring resting on her left hand like the egg of a small bird.
Fiction book (1995) -
But of course he'd have the new ring appraised for her with the solitaire still in place.
Fiction book (1991) -
She received a stunning solitaire diamond engagement ring for her birthday.
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The jeweler displayed a beautiful solitaire pendant that sparkled under the lights.
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After careful consideration, he chose a solitaire diamond for her wedding ring.
Synonyms
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1.4
A very hard clear stone used in jewelry
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1.8
A precious or less valuable stone cut and polished for use in jewelry
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4.5
A hard, shiny gem cut and polished for jewelry
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1.3
A small valuable stone cut and polished for use in jewelry or decoration
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3.3
A hard, shiny stone cut and polished for use in jewelry
How Valuable
Surface Forms
Etymology
Solitaire for a single gemstone comes from the Latin solitarius, from solus 'alone', since the jewel is set by itself as the only stone; so a solitaire ring shows one clear, 'alone' gem like a solo performer.