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
After winning the Couture Best in Debuting Award in 2022 for the Blunt Box locket, one of a series of gold lockets and rings that open to reveal sizeable diamonds, and gemstones set en tremblant.
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Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The pieces are crafted from 20k gold, gemstones and enamel.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Ananya Malhotra, founder of her namesake jewelry brand Ananya, believes that gemstones possess healing properties; her designs incorporate a luminous brown agate, known as Sulemani Aqeeq, which is said to bring joy and balance.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Mirren accessorized the gown with a fascinator and an eye-catching Margot McKinney necklace called the Marina Collier that included a string of gemstones totaling over 400 carats.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The pieces are crafted from 20k gold, gemstones and enamel.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Ananya Malhotra, founder of her namesake jewelry brand Ananya, believes that gemstones possess healing properties; her designs incorporate a luminous brown agate, known as Sulemani Aqeeq, which is said to bring joy and balance.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Mirren accessorized the gown with a fascinator and an eye-catching Margot McKinney necklace called the Marina Collier that included a string of gemstones totaling over 400 carats.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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Perhaps this is because the power couple are the current owners of Casa Rosa, a jewel of contemporary architecture designed by Andrés Casillas de Alba in 1978.—
Katia Contreras,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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The philanthropist and felon endowed L.A. with what was then the largest urban park in the world and still remains a jewel of the city.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, local favorite Pho Momma joined the notable Bib Gourmand list, cementing its status as one of Sacramento’s best under-the-radar dining gems.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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However, the journalist revealed in an interview with Vogue that the center stone is actually a rare pink diamond with a slight rose tone to the gem.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
Noun
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With no trees, the player's focus is drawn to bunkers, mounds, and aiming rocks that guide each shot.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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In Baz Luhrmann's 2022 biopic Elvis, Austin Butler took on the role of the King of rock 'n' roll.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Its design was inspired by metal jewelry pieces, according to the brand, and is an homage to 1950s decor trends.—
Lauren Fischer,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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As for her jewelry, Johansson opted for statement silver earrings and a few delicate pieces to accessorize her attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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