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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This colorful and iridescent ammonite is the only material classified as both a fossil and a gemstone.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Apr. 2025
His family has been dealing in gemstones since the 18th century, but their surname wasn’t a brand until his father, Alexandre, stopped selling stones to important Parisian houses and created his own label in the ’60s.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
Her personalized pair featured tons of colorful gemstones inspired by Ballerini's past musical eras as well as song titles from Patterns and Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) .
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The school will offer professional courses in goldsmithing and gemstone setting with a microscope.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Apr. 2025
His family has been dealing in gemstones since the 18th century, but their surname wasn’t a brand until his father, Alexandre, stopped selling stones to important Parisian houses and created his own label in the ’60s.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
Her personalized pair featured tons of colorful gemstones inspired by Ballerini's past musical eras as well as song titles from Patterns and Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) .
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The school will offer professional courses in goldsmithing and gemstone setting with a microscope.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 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 3 May. 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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