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
Blue diamonds are among the rarest gemstones on earth, and owe their unusual and highly prized color to the presence of boron, which absorbs warmer tones.
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Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
All gemstones are set in 18K yellow gold.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
After Sim Gems, Lubeck took me around the corner to a gemstones, diamonds, and jewelry wholesaler co-founded by Jay Moncada, whom Lubeck met at the Ethical Gem Fair in Brooklyn in 2023.
—Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Earrings with lots of gemstones or intricate designs may weigh your lobes down.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
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Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
All gemstones are set in 18K yellow gold.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
After Sim Gems, Lubeck took me around the corner to a gemstones, diamonds, and jewelry wholesaler co-founded by Jay Moncada, whom Lubeck met at the Ethical Gem Fair in Brooklyn in 2023.
—Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Earrings with lots of gemstones or intricate designs may weigh your lobes down.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
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April 24 Launched last season, the crown jewel of the Basin’s adventure dining offerings is the Progressive Skinner’s Dinner, each of its four courses requiring some traveling.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
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Taking its name from Don Winslow’s novella, Crime 101 stars Chris Hemsworth as Mike, a lone-wolf jewel thief operating along the Pacific Coast Highway.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Daley Ranch is an Escondido natural gem, resting on more than 3,000 acres of land with over 20 miles of trails.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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These textured studs from Paris brand Agapée feature a green gem that ties perfectly with the dress.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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The current leading lights in rock are largely admired for their raw earnestness.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike on Wednesday, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The discount site is known for its great deals on designer clothing, shoes, and jewelry, and its latest offerings include savings on brands like On Running, Golden Goose, Birkenstock, Hoka, Veja, and Ugg.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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For her first state trip of the year, Queen Mary of Denmark has selected some of the most special jewelry in her collection.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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