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
Colorful gemstones add a playful pop of color while giving the timeless design a fresh, trend-foward feel.
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 June 2026
Adams, convinced that the group was no longer believable, gave a tell-all interview to a reporter at Vanity Fair, calling Eternal Values a cult and exposing Mierers practice of charging members thousands of dollars for cheap gemstones and crystals.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
The necklace is the result of four years of dedicated gemstone sourcing and more than 1,200 hours of craftsmanship.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Ora isn't the only pop icon who has embraced body glitter and gemstones; stars like Zara Larsson, Tyla, and Sabrina Carpenter have too, bringing back the '90s and early 2000s love of all things sparkly.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 May 2026
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 June 2026
Adams, convinced that the group was no longer believable, gave a tell-all interview to a reporter at Vanity Fair, calling Eternal Values a cult and exposing Mierers practice of charging members thousands of dollars for cheap gemstones and crystals.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
The necklace is the result of four years of dedicated gemstone sourcing and more than 1,200 hours of craftsmanship.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Ora isn't the only pop icon who has embraced body glitter and gemstones; stars like Zara Larsson, Tyla, and Sabrina Carpenter have too, bringing back the '90s and early 2000s love of all things sparkly.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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Since 2015, the hotel has been a jewel of the Oetker Collection, whose portfolio includes icons such as Le Bristol Paris and the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Senior Test Kitchen editor Shilpa Uskokovic carefully crowned the top with the jewel-like fruit.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The gems are also heavily associated with healing.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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The skin care gem is rich in omega-3 fatty acids to deeply hydrate and plump your skin while simultaneously protecting it from future damage.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The unique red rock buttes often show up in movies, calendars and magazines.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Amanda Pecsenye Behind the handwritten lyrics and archival concert outfits in Ohio’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is Amanda Pecsenye, whose curatorial eye uncovers new artifacts amid the persistent rumble of rock music.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Super Bowl winners have his rings, too — the Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks, whose players opened their ornate jewelry boxes at a private team party Thursday night to find the prize every NFL player covets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Style it with comfy walking sneakers and a sweater slung over your shoulders for afternoon sightseeing, then dress it up with heeled sandals and some jewelry for dinner with friends.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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