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
What makes Angara worth considering Angara offers a selection of jewelry, including gemstone pieces and classic diamond designs.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Dot on gemstone accents or add 3D designs that practically liquify the top.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
The company’s technology is already used across fashion and textiles, as well as precious metals and gemstones, and is compliant with standards including GOTS and Oeko-Tex certifications.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Dot on gemstone accents or add 3D designs that practically liquify the top.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
The company’s technology is already used across fashion and textiles, as well as precious metals and gemstones, and is compliant with standards including GOTS and Oeko-Tex certifications.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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The adjacent chamber is in glittering gold tiles and features designs that are themselves mosaics of jewels, silks, sequins and even mink.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fewer than 10 jewels attributed to Queen Amélie are known today, including a small group of sapphires and pearls that were taken from the Louvre in an elaborate heist last October.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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The hotel sparkles like a gem set in an island paradise.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Many thousands of outsiders are in town for the weather but also for the annual gem-and-mineral show; next week, there’s a big soccer tournament.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sure enough, a big rock upended from beneath my toe and sent me lurching headlong to the water.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds have long been considered one of the premier blues-rock bands.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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This downtown store with genderless clothing, jewelry, ceramics, bags, and hats is the manifestation of René Holguin, a Ralph Lauren alum.—
Jason Sheeler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gales had a history of attacks on women and police; lived a five-minute walk from the Friedland home; had done odd jobs for the couple in the weeks leading up to Thomas’ death; and was burglarizing homes to steal jewelry and buy cocaine.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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