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
At the top of the series, the Minute Repeater Tourbillon Concept comes in a red gold case and combines both complications, minute repeater and flying tourbillon, on a dial adorned with hand-lacquered and gemstone surfaces.
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Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In general, South Asian wedding jewelry is elaborate, often including kundan sets with their distinctive glass gemstones set in gold foil, to polki jewelry featuring uncut diamonds, to classic arrangements of pearls and gold.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Not surprisingly, people love cerulean skies and aquamarine seas, moody gemstones — sapphires, lapis lazuli, the 45.52-carat Hope Diamond — and blue inventions, like denim jeans and ballpoint pens.
—Amanda Fortini, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The brooch is set with white and yellow gemstones and features the shape of a cross.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In general, South Asian wedding jewelry is elaborate, often including kundan sets with their distinctive glass gemstones set in gold foil, to polki jewelry featuring uncut diamonds, to classic arrangements of pearls and gold.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Not surprisingly, people love cerulean skies and aquamarine seas, moody gemstones — sapphires, lapis lazuli, the 45.52-carat Hope Diamond — and blue inventions, like denim jeans and ballpoint pens.
—Amanda Fortini, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The brooch is set with white and yellow gemstones and features the shape of a cross.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
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Big Sur The crown jewel of any PCH trip, Big Sur stuns with its dramatic cliffs, redwoods, and turquoise waters.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Ah well, still the best Star Wars movie of the Disney-era, even if Andor remains the crown jewel.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Its national parks often steal the spotlight, but the Golden State's state parks are hidden gems that offer sights, experiences, and landscapes that rival their national counterparts.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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After his Game 5 gem, Yamamoto was solid again in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series (4⅓ innings, two runs, eight strikeouts) and terrific in Game 2 of the World Series (6⅓ innings, one run, four strikeouts), serving as the backbone of a shorthanded, championship-winning pitching staff.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Even more titillating: Rose and guitarist Slash, the Johnson and Young of American rock, were in attendance at the Rose Bowl — their walk through the crowd inciting thousands to gasp and crane their necks for a look at the duo.—
Katherine Turman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The man from Kyiv, Ukraine, has been another rock for Bournemouth.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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How to clean silver and sterling silver jewelry Silver jewelry does tarnish.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Created by chief artistic director of jewelry and high jewelry Nathalie Verdeille, Sea of Wonder is a direct link to the archive of Jean Schlumberger — Tiffany’s much-loved and influential creator known for his fantastical designs.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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