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
From colorful gemstones and chunky gold bands to east-west settings and sculptural silhouettes, couples are moving away from the conventional one-size-fits-all engagement ring in favor of unique designs that reflect personal style and identity.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Visionary Colors is all about chromatic audacity, with gemstones being the major focus.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
In the mines of the mineral-rich Appalachian Mountains, visitors can even pan for gold and gemstones.
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Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Excavators also found four stones, two of which are believed to be agate, a semi-precious gemstone that was widely used in the ancient world.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Visionary Colors is all about chromatic audacity, with gemstones being the major focus.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
In the mines of the mineral-rich Appalachian Mountains, visitors can even pan for gold and gemstones.
—
Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Excavators also found four stones, two of which are believed to be agate, a semi-precious gemstone that was widely used in the ancient world.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
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Hanson has long tried to dismantle the crown jewel of Howard’s legacy—yet after Australia’s worst mass shooting since Port Arthur, her rhetoric and Howard’s converged.
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
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On the New Jersey artist’s debut album, a steady stream of screwball ideas coalesce into unexpectedly existential laptop twee gems.
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The design features an array of glittery gems across the straps.
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Remove sticks, rocks, clumps, and other debris from the soil that can impede growth.
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Booking internationally renowned rock and jazz bassist Doug Wimbish and his WimBash circle of musical collaborators exemplifies the Hartford Bonanza approach to showcasing locally rooted talent.
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Idyllwild Set at 5,400 feet in Southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild charms visitors with its art galleries, shops (pottery, glasswork, jewelry, and more), and walkable main street, North Circle Drive.
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The jewelry designer and mother of two had a lumpectomy, underwent radiation and took Tamoxifen to reduce her risk of recurrence.
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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