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Recent Examples of birthstone
The inside band was set with peridot (Harry's birthstone), emerald (Meghan's birthstone), and sapphire (Archie's birthstone).
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Jessica Gibbs,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.
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Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Keeping the look simple for her day with schoolchildren, the Princess of Wales added a favorite pair of blue topaz earrings by go-to designer Kiki McDonough and a thin gold chain finished with what appears to be her garnet pendant (her own birthstone).
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Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
For one thing, opalite is a manmade version of the natural stone opal, which happens to be Kelce’s October birthstone.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Gibbs,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.
—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Keeping the look simple for her day with schoolchildren, the Princess of Wales added a favorite pair of blue topaz earrings by go-to designer Kiki McDonough and a thin gold chain finished with what appears to be her garnet pendant (her own birthstone).
—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
For one thing, opalite is a manmade version of the natural stone opal, which happens to be Kelce’s October birthstone.
—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthstone
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The middle diamond, speculated to weigh around 2 carats, is surrounded by over 20 colored diamonds and precious gemstones set in yellow gold.
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From colorful gemstones and chunky gold bands to east-west settings and sculptural silhouettes, couples are moving away from the conventional one-size-fits-all engagement ring in favor of unique designs that reflect personal style and identity.
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Versailles parquet floors, cannage and cabochon imbue the space with a spirit that blends heritage and modernity.
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But that was far from the only sparkle; just check out her Bulgari High Jewelry sapphire-and-diamond pieces, including a necklace with a 50-carat oval cut cabochon sapphire.
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The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a scarab beetle about 3/8-inch long.
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Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride is an indoor coaster based on The Mummy film franchise, launching riders through a tomb past treasures, warrior mummies, and those pesky scarab beetles.
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Note di Luce reimagines the classic solitaire through a suite of seven rings featuring unexpected diamond colors, distinctive cuts and bespoke settings.
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The post offered a glimpse of the couple's celebration, beginning with a smiling selfie in which Stewart showed off her engagement ring — an oval solitaire diamond set on a gold band.
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Toast baguette slices and serve with the crab cakes.
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Set a timer for 6 to 7 minutes for a baguette and about 10 minutes for a larger loaf.
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Alcock, of course, was introduced in a cameo at the end of director James Gunn’s Superman in July 2025.
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While fans have long theorized that the Marvel star is the voice behind the character, Matheson confirms the actor’s cameo to PEOPLE.
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“Birthstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthstone. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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