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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traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
How to Clean Diamond and Other Gemstone Rings Engagement rings or any jewelry with diamonds or precious gemstones need special care.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Embrace her opulence without taking out a bank loan with these gemstone nails.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Exceptional gemstones remained par for the course at Graff.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gemstone. Accessed 3 Mar. 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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