gemstone
noun
gem·stone
ˈjem-ˌstōn 
: a mineral or petrified material that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry
Examples of gemstone in a Sentence
traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald
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Speaking of art, these nails are not just your typical tips and go even farther than chrome or gemstones.
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Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Each nail was covered in tiny gemstones from base to tip, with the mix of pastel-y colors giving it a youthful, fanciful feel.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Aug. 2025
But her choice to look for her own gemstone was in some ways reflective of how problems come up in marriages.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
But other industries may be badly hit by the tariffs, including exports of gemstones, seafood and textiles.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025
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Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Each nail was covered in tiny gemstones from base to tip, with the mix of pastel-y colors giving it a youthful, fanciful feel.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Aug. 2025
But her choice to look for her own gemstone was in some ways reflective of how problems come up in marriages.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
But other industries may be badly hit by the tariffs, including exports of gemstones, seafood and textiles.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gemstone
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gemstone. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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gemstone
noun
gem·stone
ˈjem-ˌstōn
: a mineral that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry
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