gemstone
noun
gem·stone
ˈjem-ˌstōn 
: a mineral or petrified material that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry
Examples of gemstone in a Sentence
traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald
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There were even live demonstrations of jewelry styling with jewelry designer, Rosemary Chung, and pearl carving demonstrations by renowned gemstone artist, Victor Tuzlukov.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Beyond flowers and Zodiac signs, each month is also represented by at least one gemstone.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
So thoughtful and seriously pretty, this custom gemstone signet ring is a tribute to your favorite 21-year-old.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
Items like gemstones have seen empires rise and fall, and many have been worn by those who influenced the course of history.
—Ashish Vijay, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Beyond flowers and Zodiac signs, each month is also represented by at least one gemstone.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
So thoughtful and seriously pretty, this custom gemstone signet ring is a tribute to your favorite 21-year-old.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
Items like gemstones have seen empires rise and fall, and many have been worn by those who influenced the course of history.
—Ashish Vijay, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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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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