What five-letter name of which very common substance is also used to denote the lustre and brilliance of a diamond or other gemstone?

Spotty Dog

The answer is WATER. (leading to the phrase 'Of the highest water') Mar 10 02, 9:24 PM

Calpurnia

Well, folks, I struggled with this question somewhere else not too long ago and came up with the answer 'Water', as in 'a diamond of the first water'. My dictionary says: 'Water' - the quality of brightness of a gem. 'First Water' - the highest grade in gemstones. Mar 10 02, 9:25 PM

Calpurnia

Spotty Dog - You sneaked in while I was typing my answer and stole my thunder, boo hoo! Mar 10 02, 9:29 PM

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