What does the cryptic crossword clue "Target of jewellery raid left holding broken stem (8)" mean?

The definition is "Target of jewellery raid". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of GONE (synonym="as in “they’ve already gone” = left") + STEM (synonym="STEM") = GEMSTONE; definition: "Target of jewellery raid" The answer is GEMSTONE.

Target of jewellery raid left holding broken stem (8)

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