gemstone

noun

ˈjem-ˌstōn How to pronounce gemstone (audio)
Definition of gemstonenext
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 Created by Eddie Borgo and jewelers Aziz and Walid Mouzannar, the design featured more than 9,000 gemstones, including diamonds and emeralds, set in 18-karat gold; Tookes had received her official Angel contract in 2015. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Designed by Martin Katz, the bra featured nearly 3,900 gemstones, including two black diamond drops and 120 round white diamonds, with a total weight of 1,500 carats. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 Oct. 2026 Under the leadership of the longtime chief gemologist and vice president, the house highlighted American gemstones at a time when European jewelers mostly eschewed them in favor of more stones from more traditional sources. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 Look for rings with a singular center diamond or gemstone, set without any additional surrounding stones. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gemstone
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  1. jewel
  2. gem
  3. rock
  4. jewelry
Noun
  • Meanwhile the star accessorized with matching pointy pumps and loaded up on glittering jewels courtesy of Cartier.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Diamond jewels by Cartier, including the house’s Agrafe earrings, completed Chan’s look.
    — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewel
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  • With a captivating bank fraud mystery, and two irresistible love stories, Kleypas’ uniquely wise and witty novel is a gem.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026
  • That is the heart of this gem of a company, which was performed for one night only Saturday at the Auditorium and marks the official kickoff to its season highlighting North American dance.
    — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of gem
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  • The wondrous story was adapted by frequent Laika collaborator Chris Butler from the epic 2011 novel written by Colin Meloy (frontman for indie rock band the Decemberists, whose original music is featured here) and illustrated by Carson Ellis.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Anthropocene will mark a permanent geological and paleontological boundary in the rock record.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rock
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  • The exhibition highlights how trade routes connected the Arabian Gulf, East Africa, India, China, and Southeast Asia through the exchange of spices, pearls, textiles, jewelry, and religious beliefs.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Smash-and-grab jewelry store thief Deavyn Holt ran last week through a Fort Worth mall and its parking lot as an armed security guard chased, according to a police account.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewelry

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