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
Between the gorgeous gemstone detail, stitched outline, and strappy buckle, the Stefan Sandals scream sophisticated style.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
According to Nicole Wegman of Ring Concierge, trends are shifting toward bold bands, distinctive settings, dual-band designs, and colorful gemstones that add personality and a modern twist.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Each digit is adorned with a ring, each one more eye-catching than the one before it; bands of gold and platinum, dolloped with gemstones.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Although olivine occurs on Earth’s surface as the green gemstone peridot, ringwoodite is typically blue and occurs deep within Earth, at depths of about 410 to 660 km (250 to 410 miles) in the mantle transition zone, just above the lower mantle.
—Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
According to Nicole Wegman of Ring Concierge, trends are shifting toward bold bands, distinctive settings, dual-band designs, and colorful gemstones that add personality and a modern twist.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Each digit is adorned with a ring, each one more eye-catching than the one before it; bands of gold and platinum, dolloped with gemstones.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Although olivine occurs on Earth’s surface as the green gemstone peridot, ringwoodite is typically blue and occurs deep within Earth, at depths of about 410 to 660 km (250 to 410 miles) in the mantle transition zone, just above the lower mantle.
—Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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Following Princess Margaret’s death in 2002, its whereabouts remained unclear, adding to its reputation as a missing royal jewel.—
Christopher Luu,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Broward Center, built in 1991, is a critical economic jewel for the city, Hooper said.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Aside from being a practical closet staple, the reviews really convinced me that this dress is a gem.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing the North Fork gem to close for swimming this summer.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Then, about 20,000 years ago the Laurentide continental glacier moved into the area, pushing rocks, soil, and other debris, eventually damming Pine Creek and forming an expansive lake.—
Anthony Fredericks,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Kelly Rutherford rocks pink a monochromatic ensemble to celebrate the launch of her new fragrance, Rose Première, in partnership with Veronique Gabai.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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If going full metallic is not the right fit for your style, think about playing with accessories like metallic boots, a crossbody bag like this one from Kate Spade or jewelry to add a little shine to your look without going all in.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Credit card statements obtained by law enforcement showed significant spending activity, including over $54,000 spent at a jewelry store between 2020 and 2024 and over $7,000 on travel to Egypt in 2019, the complaint said.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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