gemstone
noun
gem·stone
ˈjem-ˌstōn 
: 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
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The historic Stuart sapphire, a gemstone belonging to the House of Orange since the 17th century, was used.
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Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
In a sea of loose gemstones, from aquamarine to zircon, his display of timepieces stood out.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Layered necklaces featuring a gemstone pendant and a coin medallion added subtle detail to the understated look.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
In one trailer for the season, she is seen as a stripper wearing a neck brace covered in gemstones.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
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Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
In a sea of loose gemstones, from aquamarine to zircon, his display of timepieces stood out.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Layered necklaces featuring a gemstone pendant and a coin medallion added subtle detail to the understated look.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
In one trailer for the season, she is seen as a stripper wearing a neck brace covered in gemstones.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
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 17 Feb. 2026.
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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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