1. the most desirable assets of a corporation; - Example: "their crown jewels figured prominently in the takeover attempt"
2. a precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regalia;
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
crown jewel
n 1: the most desirable assets of a corporation; "their crown
jewels figured prominently in the takeover attempt"
2: a precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's
regalia