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
In the mines of the mineral-rich Appalachian Mountains, visitors can even pan for gold and gemstones.
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Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Pink and green airbrushing glows against chrome cutouts, 3D decals, and sparkling gemstones.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Excavators also found four stones, two of which are believed to be agate, a semi-precious gemstone that was widely used in the ancient world.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The gemstone features an image of Victoria, the goddess of victory, on a chariot.
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Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Pink and green airbrushing glows against chrome cutouts, 3D decals, and sparkling gemstones.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Excavators also found four stones, two of which are believed to be agate, a semi-precious gemstone that was widely used in the ancient world.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The gemstone features an image of Victoria, the goddess of victory, on a chariot.
—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
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The figures for the first time give the public a concrete idea about the King’s personal wealth, as opposed to the castles, jewels and artwork that go with the job but aren’t the monarch’s personal property.
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What will be interesting to see is if Samsung’s new display jewel-in-the-crown, the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen, makes it into the Galaxy S27 Pro.
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Wedged between two popular vacation towns – Pagosa Springs and Durango – Chimney Rock National Monument is another southwestern Colorado gem.
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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Free of armored men and anchors, the ship slipped over the jagged rocks.
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Mumy's love for music eventually led to even more success in the form of Barnes & Barnes, his quirky rock and novelty duo group with the late Robert Haimer.
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There, chic diamond necklaces lay in glass boxes on navy blue velvet, and bracelets, earrings and rings were on show in custom antique jewelry boxes made from an assortment of 1950s tins.
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Wear the dress with sneakers and a crossbody bag while sightseeing, then dress it up with heeled sandals and gold jewelry for dinner.
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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