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A little treasure (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

jewel

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This might be a double definition.

'a little' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'treasure' is the second definition.
(jewel is a kind of treasure)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for jewel that I've seen before include "Gemstone" , "(Semi) precious stone" , "The - That Was Ours (Dexter)" , "Gem" , "Precious stone or mineral" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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