I am a precious green beryl cherished by royal jewellers, but add 'Isle' to my title and I become an affectionate nickname for all of Ireland. What gemstone am I?
Emerald
The gemstone emerald gives its name to the poetic moniker for Ireland, 'The Emerald Isle'.
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