Cryptic crossword clue
Semi-precious jewellery … A1, found in lead 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PERIDOTS

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What does PERIDOTS mean?

PERIDOTS noun
  1. A transparent olive-green form of olivine, used as a gem.
  2. A yellow-green colour, like that of the peridot.

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