A precious stone (7)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">a precious stone</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that emerald is a type of gem)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for emerald that I've seen before include "Gem; type of moth" , "Mere lad (anag.)" , "...re medal? (Anag)" , "Green variety of beryl" , "Gem associated with Ireland" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">a precious stone</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for beryl that I've seen before include "Girl's name - precious stone" , "Coloured stone" , "- - Bainbridge (lit.)" , "Transparent mineral used as a gemstone" , "Blue, green or yellow mineral, sometimes a gemstone" .)