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
Founded in 1948 by jeweler David Webb, the house has been celebrated for its signature animal motifs, intricate gold work and exquisite use of vibrant gemstones.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
This colorful and iridescent ammonite is the only material classified as both a fossil and a gemstone.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Apr. 2025
His family has been dealing in gemstones since the 18th century, but their surname wasn’t a brand until his father, Alexandre, stopped selling stones to important Parisian houses and created his own label in the ’60s.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
Her personalized pair featured tons of colorful gemstones inspired by Ballerini's past musical eras as well as song titles from Patterns and Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) .
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
This colorful and iridescent ammonite is the only material classified as both a fossil and a gemstone.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Apr. 2025
His family has been dealing in gemstones since the 18th century, but their surname wasn’t a brand until his father, Alexandre, stopped selling stones to important Parisian houses and created his own label in the ’60s.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
Her personalized pair featured tons of colorful gemstones inspired by Ballerini's past musical eras as well as song titles from Patterns and Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) .
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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Trainer Todd Pletcher, 0-10 at the Preakness, is looking for his first middle jewel of the Triple Crown. 7.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Of course, Aberg can only know so much about Charlotte’s jewel right now.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Have a suggestion for a great hidden dining gem in your neighborhood?—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Across from the sprawling greenery of Hampstead Heath and standing in bold contrast to the more traditional homes nearby, Schreiber House quietly holds its place as one of London’s more unusual architectural gems.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The trailer begins with footage of Theron in a kayak and rock climbing without a harness before encountering Egerton's character.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
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The soundtrack is loaded with classic rock and soul, and practically every scene references the films of that era — particularly gritty crime thrillers like Charley Varrick and The Outfit — or period pieces set around the same time.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
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Beyoncé took the stage in Chicago over the weekend during her Cowboy Carter Tour, debuting a bespoke piece of jewelry designed exclusively for the occasion.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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During the gig, which took place at Willie Nelson's Luck Ranch in Spicewood, Simpson wore a leopard-print dress topped with piles of turquoise jewelry, as well as a cropped crochet lace bolero to top it all off.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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