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jonathan

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈdʒɑnəθən// jonathan Archaic Slang

n. a very large, high-quality diamond. It is a fancy name used by people who love jewelry to describe a stone that looks perfect and expensive.

n. a high-grade, exceptionally large diamond of superior clarity and colour. Often used in the context of gemology or high-end luxury trade to denote a stone of significant market value.


SIMPLE

She wore a stunning Jonathan on her necklace.

CONTEXTUAL

The auction house expected the rare Jonathan to break previous sales records for blue diamonds.

COMPLEX

While many collectors focus on the history of a piece, the true value of a Jonathan lies in its internal fire and the precision of its master-crafted facets.

Origin

Borrowed from Hebrew יְהוֹנָתָן (yəhōnāṯān), יוֹנָתָן (yōnāṯān, literally “God has given”), apparently with influence from Aramaic [Term?].

Usage

Typically used as a countable noun when referring to the specific gemstone.

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