gem clip

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Noun1.gem clip - a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper togethergem clip - a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together; "the paper clip was invented in 1900"
paper clip, paperclip
clip - any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
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Aqua jacquard dress, PS35, F&F @Tesco; white woven clutch bag, PS55, Coast; white slingback court shoes, PS50, River Island; feathered gem clip, PS17, Accessorize.
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Aqua jacquard dress, PS35, F&F @ Tesco; white woven clutch, PS55, Coast; white slingback court shoes, PS50, River Island; feathered gem clip, PS17, Accessorize
Racey ladies; IT'S ROYAL ASCOT NEXT WEEK SO BE FIRST PAST THE POST IN THE STYLE STAKES WITH THESE ELEGANT TOP-TO-TOE OUTFITS
Although his idea was patented, Fay never made a fortune from it as the style of paper clip we know today, the gem clip, was invented in Britain and never patented.
Not a bright idea.. just a lucky break; HOW SOME FAMOUS INVENTIONS CAME TO BE
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