gemstone

noun

gem·​stone ˈjem-ˌstōn 

: a mineral or petrified material that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry

Synonyms

• jewel
• gem
• rock [slang]
• jewelry

Examples of gemstone in a Sentence

traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald

Recent Examples on the Web

One of the outfits features a see-through, plunging mini dress covered in what appears to be emerald and white gemstones. —Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025

Strachan pictures the multi-colored gemstones (less summer, more fall) complementing collarless coats, cashmere crewneck sweaters, and white button-up shirts. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025

While another woman stumbled on a leather handbag only to find something incredible inside—a ring with an 18k hallmark and beautiful gemstone. —Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025

Already in the 1970s, a number of variations were released, from different band sizes to versions set with diamonds and other gemstones. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gemstone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

gemstone

noun

gem·​stone ˈjem-ˌstōn 

: a mineral that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry