Gem in a clam (5)

I believe the answer is:

pearl

(Other definitions for pearl that I've seen before include "Gem from a bivalve" , "Precious stone from shellfish" , "greatly valued" , "Girl < , pretty" , "Off-white colour" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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