Rock in a ring (3)

I believe the answer is:

gem

(Other definitions for gem that I've seen before include "Valuable stone" , "Pearl" , "one of the Cairngorms?" , "A jewel or precious stone" , "Diamond, ruby, or emerald" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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