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

According to Nicole Wegman of Ring Concierge, trends are shifting toward bold bands, distinctive settings, dual-band designs, and colorful gemstones that add personality and a modern twist. —Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026

Each digit is adorned with a ring, each one more eye-catching than the one before it; bands of gold and platinum, dolloped with gemstones. —Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026

Although olivine occurs on Earth’s surface as the green gemstone peridot, ringwoodite is typically blue and occurs deep within Earth, at depths of about 410 to 660 km (250 to 410 miles) in the mantle transition zone, just above the lower mantle. —Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026

Built in 541, its highlights include the white gemstone statues of Amitabha Buddha and the enormous incense burners in the pagoda’s red-roofed Upper House. —Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 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