They're a girl's best friend, according to Marilyn Monroe (8)

I believe the answer is:

diamonds

(Other definitions for diamonds that I've seen before include "Very hard, very expensive gems" , "Suit - sparklers" , "where some Americans find sporting action" , "Gemstones and card suit" , "Precious gemstones" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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