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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Recent Examples of gemstone The two showed off their Coachella manicures online earlier this year, both featuring colorful gemstones scattered over light pink bases. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 The Duchess of Edinburgh even got hands-on experience shaping and polishing a quartz gemstone. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Thieves also are increasingly targeting museum items with gold and other precious metals that can be melted down and with gemstones that can be removed and sold, the agency said in a report in August. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for gemstone

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone

Noun

Shoes also embraced a more playful and expressive spirit, with jewels, bows, flowers, bold prints and vibrant colors.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
All are adorned with jewels and tails made of real horsehair, many of which have been eaten by squirrels or other critters.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

The real gem of Forth is Il Premio, a glam Italian steakhouse that would make any mob wife feel right at home with its moody lighting, mahogany tones, black subway tile, and a playful horse motif.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Half of their spending goes to collectibles, and jewelry and gems take the biggest piece.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of gem

Noun

In 2008, in Texas, geologist and Petrohawk Energy cofounder Dick Stoneburner—a great name for a shale rock expert—helped pioneer drilling and fracking and led the discovery of the Eagle Ford Shale oil boom in South Texas.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Geese did something similar with last year’s Getting Killed, their own neutron star of an album, gobbling up the tangled lineages of rock, punk, and drone music in New York City with the ravenous appetites of kids weaned on the infinite scroll.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of rock

Noun

Unexpected jewelry — bold, unconventional pieces that add a surprising twist and personality to any look.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Authorities warned that jewelry, electronics and other expensive items can make sellers attractive targets for criminals.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewelry

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