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 Without leaving the resort grounds, mine for minerals and gemstones, play arcade and live-action games, and try Build-A-Bear workshops. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for gemstone

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Noun

The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The roaring jewel martini is made with Beluga Gold Line Vodka and a dry vermouth rinse, then topped with Billecart-Salmon Champagne Le Reserve and garnished with olives and a spoonful of beluga caviar.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

At the Base of Trees and Shrubs Fences and rock walls aren’t the only structures poison ivy likes to climb.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
During that investigation, a Spokane police officer found Farinacci sitting on a rock beside the road near the fire.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of rock

Noun

In 2018, thieves broke into the home and Usher and Miguel were robbed of $20,000 in cash and a litany of jewelry and watches (the most expensive watch was reportedly worth $220,000).

— Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
As Kyliushyk mentioned, nude nails are a natural fit with gold jewelry and nail decals.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewelry

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