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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Recent Examples of gemstone
The challenge, of course, was to recreate that ethereal spirit—the texture, sculptural form, subtle color tones—in wearable metal and gemstones.
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Jill Newman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
While the true worth of the gemstones remains unclear, the discovery has resonated with the broader community of thrift and antique enthusiasts who frequent r/goodwill_finds, a subreddit dedicated to surprising secondhand discoveries.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The event is sponsored by the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society and features 30 dealers with minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils and unusual gifts.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Strachan pictures the multi-colored gemstones (less summer, more fall) complementing collarless coats, cashmere crewneck sweaters, and white button-up shirts.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
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Jill Newman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
While the true worth of the gemstones remains unclear, the discovery has resonated with the broader community of thrift and antique enthusiasts who frequent r/goodwill_finds, a subreddit dedicated to surprising secondhand discoveries.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The event is sponsored by the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society and features 30 dealers with minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils and unusual gifts.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Strachan pictures the multi-colored gemstones (less summer, more fall) complementing collarless coats, cashmere crewneck sweaters, and white button-up shirts.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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Its influence ricocheted through decades of homages, from Madonna to Ryan Gosling, proof that a perfect jewel-box tableau never dulls.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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The actor, who portrayed dapper casino thief Danny Ocean in Ocean's Eleven and its sequels, reflected on the audacious burglary in which a group of thieves stole more than $100 million worth of historic jewels from Paris' foremost museum on Sunday.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The psych-pop gem, originally released as Tame Impala’s debut single in 2009, hadn’t appeared on a tour setlist since 2018.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
2 Nov. 2025
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Carved into 50,000 carats of jewels, the aquamarine became a global ambassador for Brazilian craftsmanship, cementing both the country’s reputation for fine gems and Sauer’s name in the industry.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Nov. 2025
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The style is striking, with wooden ceiling panels curved like rock formations and plenty of nods to the natural world in the form of stone, more wood and bronze.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Wind howls as one of the daughters' body rocks on a gurney, her family lighting candles as a rabbi screams scripture with water crashing in a nearby tub.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Across the street from the temple, a sprawl of vendors sold clothing, jewelry, toys, fabric and instruments.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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One spot to check out is Gas Bijoux, an atelier that creates exquisite, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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