The difference between Gem and Jewel
When used as nouns, gem means a precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine, whereas jewel means a precious or semi-precious stone.
When used as verbs, gem means to adorn with, or as if with, gems, whereas jewel means to bejewel.
check bellow for the other definitions of Gem and Jewel
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Gem as a noun:
A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
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Gem as a noun (figuratively):
Any precious or highly valued thing or person.
Examples:
"She's an absolute gem."
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Gem as a noun:
Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, such as a small picture, a verse of poetry, or an epigram.
Examples:
"a gem of wit"
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Gem as a noun (obsolete):
A gemma or leaf-bud.
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Gem as a noun:
A type of geometrid moth, Orthonama obstipata.
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Gem as a noun (computing):
A package containing programs or libraries for the Ruby programming language.
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Gem as a noun (uncountable, printing, uncommon, obsolete):
A size of type between brilliant (4-point) and diamond (4½-point), running 222 lines to the foot.
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Gem as a verb (transitive):
To adorn with, or as if with, gems.
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Jewel as a noun:
A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
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Jewel as a noun:
A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
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Jewel as a noun (figuratively):
Anything considered precious or valuable.
Examples:
"Galveston was the jewel of Texas prior to the hurricane."
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Jewel as a noun:
A bearing for a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone.
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Jewel as a noun (slang):
The clitoris.
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Jewel as a verb:
To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems.