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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Recent Examples of gemstone Rolex has decked out each piece in either 18-karat yellow gold, Everose or white gold, or 950 platinum, as well as those vibrant gemstones. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026 Green cat-eye tips shimmer under gemstones and gold chrome trees. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 The collective set has more than 127 carats and seven colored gemstones in a variety of shapes. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Jenner, known for splashing out on lavish events, turned to colorful rhinestone decor to celebrate the milestone, and even plastered gemstones across plastic cups and one of her two birthday cakes. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gemstone

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Noun

Domingo arrived on the red carpet in Valentino (30 percent of which is owned by Kering) with jewels by Boucheron, as the Oscar nominee was named the jeweler’s first American ambassador earlier this year.

— Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Each is differentiated by different colors and patterns, but common detailing comes in the form of colorful jewel studs, safety pins, distressed soles and bright orange cheetah print insoles.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

Set the scene An hour and a half north of NYC by train, Beacon is a Hudson Valley gem.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
View this post on Instagram Participants even include such celebrity magnets as Bad Bunny’s Asian clubstaurant Gekko (Brickell) coastal-Italian gem Casadonna (Edgewater) and fancy steakhouse Daniel’s (Coral Gables).

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of gem

Noun

Punk For seven brilliant years in the nineties, the Washington punk-rock band Bikini Kill kicked up a ruckus as pioneers of the riot-grrrl movement.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
Running through the genres his songs bring to mind, the range spans Japanese kayokyoku (vintage pop) and J-pop to British rock, club music, and hip-hop.

— Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of rock

Noun

Voskanyan had studied in Armenia to be a dentist and later worked a variety of jobs in America including in construction and jewelry and as a dental technician.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
The Rahvi lights, meanwhile, are adorned with jewelry-like amulets of semiprecious stones.

— Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of jewelry

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