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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Recent Examples of gemstone 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 Chatto’s decision to forego a traditional diamond ring aligns with other immediate family members, as both his mom Sarah and his grandmother Margaret opted for colorful gemstones. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 July 2026 Rabolini imbued his designs with a similar sensibility, crafting jewels in sculptural and curvaceous gold, often embellished with vibrant gemstones that felt anything but conventional, from lemon quartz and prasiolite, to London blue topaz. — Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026 Elle India reports that the coveted bag boasts a massive diamond count of 3,025 encrusted gemstones on top of 18K white gold (Kim Kardashian was spotted carrying an even smaller version of the bag in May). — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gemstone

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Noun

The Hope Diamond, the Cursed Diamond On display at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, the Hope Diamond is one of the most famous jewels in the world.

— Eliza Prosperini, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026
The custodian of this jewel is Amrit Maan, the fourth-generation owner of The Punjab and a man who wears more hats than any one human should reasonably be expected to.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

Food and drink One of the perks of staying at The Francis is easy access to its on-site gem of a restaurant and creative cocktail bar, The Wayside Tavern.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
Snake Creek Trail is a hidden gem for NFL fans who want to stay active, explore Miami Gardens, and see a different side of the city, only just minutes from the stadium.

— Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of gem

Noun

The duo opted for pieces from Sabyasachi, including striking pearl and diamond creations, alongside Garatti Milano and Sauer high jewelry pieces helped elevate the final looks.

— Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Let your shoes soften the look, while the rest of your accessories—like a designer bag and statement jewelry—do all the heavy lifting.

— India Roby, Glamour, 21 July 2026

Definition of jewelry

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