birthstone

noun

Definition of birthstonenext
as in gemstone

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Recent Examples of birthstone The charm is set with customizable birthstones that allow the wearer to represent specific people, relationships, or moments. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Teal The December birthstone is turquoise, a blue-green stone that symbolizes strength, serenity, and joy. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026 Like birthstones, each month of the year is represented by a flower, each with a different meaning behind it. — Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 Customize this gorgeous necklace with her birthstone or her child’s. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for birthstone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthstone
  1. gemstone
  2. cabochon
  3. scarab
  4. solitaire
  5. baguette
  6. cameo
Noun
  • The brooch features a milky blue cabochon gemstone set between two bands of diamonds.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
  • The baroque pearl necklace is perfect for summer because the heaviness of the gemstone contrasts beautifully with light dresses and boho tops.
    — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026
Definition of gemstone
Noun
  • At the Paris premiere, Hathaway paired her brown Louis Vuitton gown with a Bulgari high jewelry gold choker centered on a cabochon sapphire and traced in pavé diamonds.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
  • The peas themselves are piled like cabochons over a thin pastry shell, dressed in a tart citrus vinaigrette and studded with slivers of pickled shallots that deliver bracing little sparks of brine against the crisp sweetness of the legumes.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
Definition of cabochon
Noun
  • Maridueña played Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate who gains superpowers when an alien scarab latches on to him.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a scarab beetle about 3/8-inch long.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Definition of scarab
Noun
  • Note di Luce reimagines the classic solitaire through a suite of seven rings featuring unexpected diamond colors, distinctive cuts and bespoke settings.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Definition of solitaire
Noun
  • Combine 3 cups 3/8-inch white bread cubes (either baguette or country white) with 2 large cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; toss.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
  • The two precious stones sit atop a bypass-style band of yellow gold and platinum, and tapered baguette diamonds accent the centerpiece.
    — Moises Mendez II, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Definition of baguette
Noun
  • Save for a Will Ferrell cameo and a couple appearances from boxing announcer Michael Buffer, there weren’t many crossovers in Citizens Bank Park.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
  • Williams came on in the 83rd minute and looked quite promising, surely enough for more than a cameo in the final on Sunday.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of cameo

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