Synonyms of gemstone

gemstone

noun

ˈjem-ˌstōn 

as in jewel

a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament

traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jewel
• gem
• rock
• jewelry
• brilliant
• bauble
• cabochon
• trinket
• zircon
• birthstone
• rhinestone
• scarab
• solitaire
• cameo
• baguette
• bijou
• crown jewels
• paste
• teardrop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rough

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gemstone

The two showed off their Coachella manicures online earlier this year, both featuring colorful gemstones scattered over light pink bases. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

The Duchess of Edinburgh even got hands-on experience shaping and polishing a quartz gemstone. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Thieves also are increasingly targeting museum items with gold and other precious metals that can be melted down and with gemstones that can be removed and sold, the agency said in a report in August. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

In 1983, a similar sized gemstone was valued between $500,000 and $600,000, while in 2010, a much larger pink diamond sold for $46 million. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026