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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From engagement rings and wedding rings to gemstones, diamonds, and jewelry, the world is your oyster at Brilliant Earth.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
Designer lovers will come to the 38th floor of The Henderson in Central for the striking curvaceous decor imagined by Studio Paolo Ferrari, featuring myriad lights dotting the walls, marble touches and plush seating in green tones nodding to its namesake gemstone.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
The slim silhouette keeps it elegant, even with all that gemstone energy.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
According to Google Arts & Culture, the city's economy is based on tourism, gemstone cutting, jewelry manufacturing, and information technology.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
Designer lovers will come to the 38th floor of The Henderson in Central for the striking curvaceous decor imagined by Studio Paolo Ferrari, featuring myriad lights dotting the walls, marble touches and plush seating in green tones nodding to its namesake gemstone.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
The slim silhouette keeps it elegant, even with all that gemstone energy.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
According to Google Arts & Culture, the city's economy is based on tourism, gemstone cutting, jewelry manufacturing, and information technology.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 8 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 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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