Answer:

gem

Answer	Crossword Clue
GEM	Birth-month symbol
GEM	Precious stone
GEM	Beaut

GEM	.. State (Idaho)
GEM	Outstanding individual
GEM	Special person, as it were
GEM	Muffin
GEM	Something of value
GEM	Birth month symbol
GEM	Prized possession
GEM	Little treasure

GEM	Masterpiece
GEM	Baguette, e.g.
GEM	Honey of a game
GEM	Coveted stone
GEM	Tiara component
GEM	Nice play
GEM	Jewel
GEM	One seen in a ring

GEM	One found in the ring
GEM	The Star of India, e.g.
GEM	The ... State (Idaho's nickname)
GEM	Real find
GEM	"Columbia, the ... of the Ocean" (old patriotic song)
GEM	Shiny stone
GEM	Peach of a person
GEM	Diamond, for one

GEM	Fine stone
GEM	Ring thing
GEM	Diamond or emerald
GEM	Tourmaline or amethyst
GEM	Bit of treasure
GEM	Heck of a person
GEM	Lapidary's concern
GEM	Crown ornament

GEM	Diamond or ruby
GEM	It has facets
GEM	Precious item
GEM	Ring item
GEM	There's one hidden in the answer to each starred clue