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 vault safeguards more than 1,000 historic objects set with over 22,000 gemstones, while conference sessions will take place immediately outside it, giving attendees ample opportunity to explore the collection. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 The emerald tiara that belonged to the Romanovs The large gemstones set in the tiara—which could also be worn as a necklace—came from the necklace that Maria Pavlovna of Russia received as a gift from her husband, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich. — Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 20 July 2026 The brooch features a milky blue cabochon gemstone set between two bands of diamonds. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 Without leaving the resort grounds, mine for minerals and gemstones, play arcade and live-action games, and try Build-A-Bear workshops. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gemstone

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Noun

These programs,the crown jewels of public diplomacy, also happen to be cheap.

— James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Though most wouldn’t associate diamonds with crystal healing, Huang says the rare jewels—which Aries and Taurus both count among their birthstones—actually hold a meaning of their own.

— Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

At the Base of Trees and Shrubs Fences and rock walls aren’t the only structures poison ivy likes to climb.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
During that investigation, a Spokane police officer found Farinacci sitting on a rock beside the road near the fire.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of rock

Noun

McDonnell was the head of a thriving $125 million company; had a $1 million stockpile of jewelry, antiques, and artwork; and held a number of investment properties, according to her bank loan application.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
The man made the mother and son go into a closet and open a safe before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of jewelry, investigators said.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewelry

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