gemstone

noun

gem·​stone ˈjem-ˌstōn 

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

Synonyms of gemstone

• jewel
• gem
• rock
• jewelry

Examples of gemstone in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The middle diamond, speculated to weigh around 2 carats, is surrounded by over 20 colored diamonds and precious gemstones set in yellow gold. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

While sapphires, emeralds and rubies have long dominated the colored gemstone category, consumers are turning to spinel, alexandrite, tourmaline and parti sapphires. — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

For 20 years, the question was not whether Richard Mille could integrate high jewelry into watchmaking but whether a watch could be built where gemstones are not decorative but foundational. — Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Visionary Colors is all about chromatic audacity, with gemstones being the major focus. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2026

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