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

Wearing a mint green tweed coat and a coordinating hat—an ensemble Tatler reported that Anne previously wore at the Epsom Derby in 2022—the Princess Royal also sported a four-strand pearl choker with a floral clasp in blue and silver gemstones. —Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 May 2026

Rubies have long been called the king of gemstones, and these stones—chosen for their remarkable crystalline clarity—carry the kind of intensity collectors once only associated with the legendary Burmese rubies of decades past. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026

This differs from the traditional approach of many high jewelers, who often begin with exceptional gemstones because of their rarity and value. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

The gemstone dials were a technical challenge. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 15 May 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