GEMSTONE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

gemstone

noun

ˈjem-ˌstōn

Definition of gemstone

as in jewel

a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald

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rough

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Recent Examples of gemstone In 1983, a similar sized gemstone was valued between $500,000 and $600,000, while in 2010, a much larger pink diamond sold for $46 million. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Rolex has decked out each piece in either 18-karat yellow gold, Everose or white gold, or 950 platinum, as well as those vibrant gemstones. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026 Green cat-eye tips shimmer under gemstones and gold chrome trees. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 The collective set has more than 127 carats and seven colored gemstones in a variety of shapes. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gemstone

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Noun

Every jewel begins with a dream, an emotion, a vision, an idea waiting to be brought to life.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Hamilton also wore some serious jewels, with a diamond necklace and stud earrings.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

The process yielded one-of-a-kind designs, often incorporating unusual gem cuts, such as raw sapphires, in pieces that take on particular significance for the wearer.

— Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
While Boone and Blowing Rock often attract most of the fall season crowds, just down the road lies Banner Elk, a hidden gem in the North Carolina mountains.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of gem

Noun

Boise State fans are accustomed to their Broncos putting the rock into the hands of running backs and grinding down opposition defenses.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026
Across 13 tracks, Emjay (whose stage name is an acronym for her real name, María José) fuses genres like pop, rock, trap and hyperpop, turning the mix into an act of uninhibited freedom.

— Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of rock

Noun

Its 656 pages are packed with details about characters’ college-application aims, budgeting and investment strategies, and jewelry choices.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
The celebration honors artists from across the metro, giving people an opportunity to observe and buy from artists selling jewelry, paintings, decorations and more.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of jewelry

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