White gems (5)

I believe the answer is:

opals

(Other definitions for opals that I've seen before include "jewels" , "Semi-precious stones of milky or bluish colour" , "Milky gemstones with delicate colours" , "jewellery" , "Milky sparkling gemstones" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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