as in jewel
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald
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Recent Examples of gemstone
Founded in 1948 by jeweler David Webb, the house has been celebrated for its signature animal motifs, intricate gold work and exquisite use of vibrant gemstones.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
This colorful and iridescent ammonite is the only material classified as both a fossil and a gemstone.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Apr. 2025
His family has been dealing in gemstones since the 18th century, but their surname wasn’t a brand until his father, Alexandre, stopped selling stones to important Parisian houses and created his own label in the ’60s.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
Her personalized pair featured tons of colorful gemstones inspired by Ballerini's past musical eras as well as song titles from Patterns and Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) .
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
This colorful and iridescent ammonite is the only material classified as both a fossil and a gemstone.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Apr. 2025
His family has been dealing in gemstones since the 18th century, but their surname wasn’t a brand until his father, Alexandre, stopped selling stones to important Parisian houses and created his own label in the ’60s.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
Her personalized pair featured tons of colorful gemstones inspired by Ballerini's past musical eras as well as song titles from Patterns and Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) .
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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The franchise is the crown jewel in Take-Two’s portfolio, accounting for a significant share of revenue and player engagement, and expectations for the upcoming title have been baked into Wall Street forecasts for months.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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The downsized performance follows declining attendance at the second jewel in the Triple Crown.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The island’s culinary gem is the freshwater clams, harvested from the lagoons of Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo in northern São Jorge.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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If the Vintage Popup is a success, ThredUp users may see more vintage gems on the platform.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 May 2025
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Her first album, Things Here Are Different, was produced by rock legend Todd Rundgren in 1990.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Kenney suggests installing decorative rock beds or mulch around plants to provide a visually appealing and low-maintenance garden upgrade.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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Some may take the day to create a shadow box or wear jewelry engraved with their child’s name.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The look that required 1,455 hours to make featured a dipping neckline that showed off debut Cartier jewelry, according to British Vogue.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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