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 science of gemstones has always been intertwined with their value as luxury items.
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Jenny Uglow, The New York Review of Books, 22 Jan. 2026
Express amethyst energy simply with a high-shine plum manicure that reflects the gemstone's beauty.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Jade This gemstone hue is having its moment in 2026.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Next comes the Kimberlite Wall, a sculpture carved from the rock best known as the main host matrix for the gemstones by Dutch artist Ward Strootman.
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Jenny Uglow, The New York Review of Books, 22 Jan. 2026
Express amethyst energy simply with a high-shine plum manicure that reflects the gemstone's beauty.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Jade This gemstone hue is having its moment in 2026.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Next comes the Kimberlite Wall, a sculpture carved from the rock best known as the main host matrix for the gemstones by Dutch artist Ward Strootman.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gemstone. Accessed 27 Jan. 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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