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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rough

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Recent Examples of gemstone Julien’s Auctions and New York jeweler East Continental Gems will be putting their own one-off version of the Infinity Gauntlet from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, adorned with six real gemstones inspired by the ones seen in the franchise’s films. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026 For true gemstone sparkle, Apres Milky Way Galaxy and CND Midnight Swim offer a shimmery finish. — Loren Savini, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026 The younger Sebastian selected a rainbow gemstone, Charlotte a bracelet and a ring. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 For the return of Victoria’s Secret’s pricey and gemstone-encrusted Fantasy Bra—the first time the brand has put it on its runway since 2018—team VS needed a model who is not merely of the moment, but transcends it. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gemstone

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Noun

The South Korean star is captured in a demure Safari top or leather blazer donning jewels from Damiani’s Belle Époque and Belle Époque Reel collections, including the signature cross pendent.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
As the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, the Preakness puts Maryland on an international stage every May.

— TK Kuegler, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

In many ways, this was the end of Dylan’s own rock’n’roll era, the start of his slide into Christian rock and dangly earrings and folk covers and a consensus that his vital work was now permanently behind him.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2026
The contemporary rooms are the most striking, all polished, minimalist, and moody with quartzite rock walls, floor-to-ceiling bay windows, paddling-pool sized sunken bathtubs, and sexy double sided fireplaces.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of rock

Noun

There’s also a slew of shops such as local fashion brand Carla Fernandez and Lengua Concept, a jewelry shop spotlighting Latin American designers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Atlanta Punk Flea Market Shop for vintage clothes, vinyl, original art, comic books, handmade jewelry, oddities and much more at this eclectic flea market.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of jewelry

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