Answer: gem

AnswerCrossword Clue
GEMBit of treasure
GEMThe ... State (Idaho's nickname)
GEMReal find
GEM"Columbia, the ... of the Ocean" (old patriotic song)
GEMShiny stone
GEMPeach of a person
GEMDiamond, for one
GEMFine stone
GEMRing thing
GEMDiamond or emerald
GEMTourmaline or amethyst
GEMThe Star of India, e.g.
GEMHeck of a person
GEMLapidary's concern
GEMCrown ornament
GEMDiamond or ruby
GEMIt has facets
GEMPrecious item
GEMRing item
GEMThere's one hidden in the answer to each starred clue
gemprecious stone
GEMLittle treasure
GEMPrecious stone
GEMBeaut
GEM.. State (Idaho)
GEMOutstanding individual
GEMSpecial person, as it were
GEMMuffin
GEMSomething of value
GEMBirth month symbol
GEMPrized possession
GEMBirth-month symbol
GEMMasterpiece
GEMBaguette, e.g.
GEMHoney of a game
GEMCoveted stone
GEMTiara component
GEMNice play
GEMJewel
GEMOne seen in a ring