Rare green gems (8)

I believe the answer is:

emeralds

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

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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