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
How to Clean Diamond and Other Gemstone Rings Engagement rings or any jewelry with diamonds or precious gemstones need special care.
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Exceptional gemstones remained par for the course at Graff.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
The historic Stuart sapphire, a gemstone belonging to the House of Orange since the 17th century, was used.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Layered necklaces featuring a gemstone pendant and a coin medallion added subtle detail to the understated look.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Exceptional gemstones remained par for the course at Graff.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
The historic Stuart sapphire, a gemstone belonging to the House of Orange since the 17th century, was used.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Layered necklaces featuring a gemstone pendant and a coin medallion added subtle detail to the understated look.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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The jewel of Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach is well-loved for its many festivals, pristine coastline, and unique pirate-faring history.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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At Dries Van Noten, hair artist Olivier Schawalder secured hundreds of shining bobby pins atop models’ heads, occasionally adding golden jewels over the ears.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Unlike a solitaire ring which features a single prominent gem, eternity bands can be customized with multiple stones to maximize their symbolic meaning and stacking possibilities.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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These pristine gems of wild Florida are typically covered up and drowned out under 8 feet of brown, stagnant water held back by the Kirkpatrick Dam, which creates the Rodman Reservoir in Putnam County.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Country Joe and the Fish frontman bridged psychedelic rock with biting political satire, pioneering a template for activist musicians.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Within two hours before or after low tide, make your way to the rocks at the southern end of the beach, plant your shovel (several nearby cafes will rent you one if need be), and dig down.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Usually, jewelry is an afterthought on vacation, but the personalized Little Words Project necklace provided more color and texture to the outfit.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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Now, Zauner is adding jewelry designer to her resume.—
Jonathan Zavaleta,
Footwear News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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