GEMSTONE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

gemstone

noun

ˈjem-ˌstōn

Definition of gemstone

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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rough

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Recent Examples of gemstone Vintage jewelry is especially valuable when it’s made of gold or platinum and features diamonds or other gemstones, Hirsch says. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026 Think glazed donut nails, which have been dominating manicures since 2022, gemstone sets for Coachella weekends, and now, lemon drop nails. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 Wonder no more with her fabulous gemstone jewelry collection at Rogers & Holland. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Other images gave a closer look at her glam, which featured bright lipstick and gemstones under her eyes. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gemstone

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Noun

Alexandra would wear the jewel in her coronation crown, as would her successors Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
In the latter days of the Shopping Mall Era, the Georgia Square Mall was a jewel of Athens commerce.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

Police reinforcements were called late Saturday to the temporary accommodation center for asylum seekers in Sintiki, a few kilometers (miles) from the Bulgarian border, after migrants threw rocks at guards, according to police.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Looking at all acts, Drake and Taylor Swift sit side-by-side behind the legendary rock band with 15 leaders apiece.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of rock

Noun

Few jewels embody that idea as effortlessly as the tennis necklace, which has become a modern jewelry staple.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
On Saturday and Sunday, the free festival will welcome more than 140 artists and makers selling their handmade goods, artwork, jewelry, vintage items, beer and specialty foods, according to a news release.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewelry

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