Definition of gemstone
: a mineral or petrified material that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry
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Examples of gemstone in a Sentence
traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald
Recent Examples of gemstone from the Web
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There’s even a bottle accessorized with floating gemstones.
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Inexpensive gemstones with a tint include morganites, aquamarines, amethysts, tourmaline, and citrine stones.
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The thing is, gemstones aren’t even Roscheisen’s jam.
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Materials: Sterling silver, naturally shed antlers, labradorite and other semi-precious gemstones.
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While the diamond world is a big sort of industry-type business, colored gemstones are very personal.
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Courtesy of Align 29 Sets them apart: Levren’s appreciation and love for gemstones is apparent in her work.
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The valley is also rich in farmland, gemstones and talc deposits, and guards access to Highway 7 and the eastern city of Jalalabad.
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The ceiling looked as though skeins of lace had been stretched across it and magically turned to stone; the windows shimmered as if gemstones had been pressed into glass.
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First Known Use of gemstone
before 12th century
GEMSTONE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of gemstone for English Language Learners
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: a stone that can be used in jewelry when it is cut and polished
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Definition of gemstone for Students
: a stone that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry
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