Mad mystery in a gem (6)

I believe the answer is:

enigma

(Other definitions for enigma that I've seen before include "Coding device" , "Solution to mystery" , "Gamine being a bit of a puzzle" , "Mysterious or puzzling thing" , "It's mysterious, difficult to understand" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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