gemstone
noun
gem·stone
ˈjem-ˌstōn 
: a mineral or petrified material that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry
Synonyms of gemstone
Examples of gemstone in a Sentence
traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald
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The design of the topper is complex owing to the sheer magnitude of precious gemstones.
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
All gemstones are set in 18K yellow gold.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
After Sim Gems, Lubeck took me around the corner to a gemstones, diamonds, and jewelry wholesaler co-founded by Jay Moncada, whom Lubeck met at the Ethical Gem Fair in Brooklyn in 2023.
—Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Sparkling silver gemstones encrusted the entirety of the bodysuit, and the look was paired with a shimmering top hat to boot.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
All gemstones are set in 18K yellow gold.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
After Sim Gems, Lubeck took me around the corner to a gemstones, diamonds, and jewelry wholesaler co-founded by Jay Moncada, whom Lubeck met at the Ethical Gem Fair in Brooklyn in 2023.
—Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Sparkling silver gemstones encrusted the entirety of the bodysuit, and the look was paired with a shimmering top hat to boot.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 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 9 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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