The story
From being a traditional substitute gem for the expensive gemstone diamond, which is affordable by poorer people.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
poor man's diamond
Today it means: Synonym of jacinth. Full definition →
Today it means: Synonym of jacinth. Full definition →
From being a traditional substitute gem for the expensive gemstone diamond, which is affordable by poorer people.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.