Perhaps I resolved to produce an object of worth (8)
I believe the answer is:
sapphire
'produce an object of worth' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'perhaps i resolved' is the wordplay.
'resolved' is an anagram indicator.
'perhaps'+'i'='perhapsi'
'perhapsi' with letters rearranged gives 'SAPPHIRE'.
'to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sapphire that I've seen before include "Blue gem" , "Deep blue - precious stone" , "Corundum gemstone" , "precious item" , "His paper can be turned into a jewel" .)