gemstone

noun

gem·​stone ˈjem-ˌstōn How to pronounce gemstone (audio)
: a mineral or petrified material that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry

Examples of gemstone in a Sentence

traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald
Recent Examples on the Web The walls of the historical church feature intricate mosaics and the Pala d'Oro, a Byzantine altar is made from garnets, amethysts, sapphires, emeralds and hundreds of other precious gemstones. Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2024 Items range from loose gemstones, raw minerals and millions of bead strands to finished jewelry, fashion accessories, supplies and tools. The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024 Grab rooms for the gal pals at Edgewood Tahoe Resort, a shorefront property with three on-site restaurants, gemstone massages at Spa Edgewood, and ski rentals delivered directly to your room. Juliet Izon, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2024 Spa offerings are extensive, with gemstone treatments, floating meditation, and more than a dozen facials on the menu. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2024 While in town, take a break from shopping for gorgeous gemstone jewels and eating all the New Mexican cuisine to go on a Women of the West Historical Walking Tour ($45 per person). Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024 Her new piece of jewelry included a large emerald stone in the center with diamonds in a halo effect around the gemstone. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024 Now he’s debuted The Vault, a 30-piece high-jewelry collection of necklaces, bracelets, rings and cufflinks, each piece a one-of-a-kind item in luxe metals and rare gemstones. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024 In addition to or jewelry, Boho Moon Art sells gemstones, candles and gifts from other craft artisans. Lisa Thorn, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gemstone was before the 12th century

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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gemstone. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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gemstone

noun
gem·​stone ˈjem-ˌstōn How to pronounce gemstone (audio)
: a mineral that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry

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