Mel dares to make precious stones (8)

I believe the answer is:

emeralds

(Other definitions for emeralds that I've seen before include "They're preciously green on the Isle" , "Green gems" , "Mere lads (anag.)" , "Precious stones for odd red males" , "Green stones from strangely red males" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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