gemstone

noun

gem·​stone ˈjem-ˌstōn 

: a mineral or petrified material that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry

Synonyms of gemstone

• jewel
• gem
• rock
• jewelry

Examples of gemstone in a Sentence

traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald

Recent Examples on the Web

Vintage jewelry is especially valuable when it’s made of gold or platinum and features diamonds or other gemstones, Hirsch says. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

And gemstones make a worthy jewelry investment (an emerald ring is an emerald ring, after all), but if the stars have anything to say about it, your zodiac’s signature stone is the one worth wearing. — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Wonder no more with her fabulous gemstone jewelry collection at Rogers & Holland. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Other images gave a closer look at her glam, which featured bright lipstick and gemstones under her eyes. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gemstone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

gemstone

noun

gem·​stone ˈjem-ˌstōn 

: a mineral that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry