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 spa menu includes massages, facials, and six healing rituals, such as the Restu Bumi, a spiritual cleansing massage featuring local tools, herbs, and warm gemstones.
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
The rise of estate sale hopping and heirloom collecting is increasing consumers’ interest in gemstone jewelry.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
If natural diamonds just aren’t in the budget, today’s modern marketplace is full of lab-grown, crystal, and gemstone options that look luxe enough to fool the masses.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Vendors will offer beads, minerals, gemstones, custom jewelry, fossils, artifacts, and metaphysical stones.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
The rise of estate sale hopping and heirloom collecting is increasing consumers’ interest in gemstone jewelry.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
If natural diamonds just aren’t in the budget, today’s modern marketplace is full of lab-grown, crystal, and gemstone options that look luxe enough to fool the masses.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Vendors will offer beads, minerals, gemstones, custom jewelry, fossils, artifacts, and metaphysical stones.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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And one of its brightest jewels was under water.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Deep and jewel-toned, Perry says that a striking crimson red makes for a perfect fall shade.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Levi's Original Trucker Jacket Don’t miss out on this gem of a steal on this beloved Levi’s denim jacket that has racked up over 8,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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If the current crop of blockbusters and indie gems isn't quite hitting the mark for you, there's a solid chance one of Netflix's homegrown titles will.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both Pink Floyd and Black Sabbath crested in popularity in the 1970s, capturing die-hard fans amid the growing popularity of rock.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Understanding these dynamics is a key piece in the puzzle of planet formation, as dust settles into larger layers including pebbles and rocks, and eventually planetary cores.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Procase Travel-size Jewelry Box Rather than toss your rings, bracelets, and earrings into a clear Ziploc bag, scoop up this $9 travel-friendly jewelry case ahead of your next flight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the jewelry designer embraced the look in a coordinating blazer and trousers while also sporting a animal-print hat, layers of bracelets and a beaded brown handbag.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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