GEMSTONES Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

gemstones

noun

plural of gemstone

as in jewels

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 gemstones Black gemstones and metallic heels are also a considered pairing for an after-dark aesthetic. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 Black oval gemstones formed the shape of the letter M, with the tips reaching her hairline before descending to follow the initial curve of her cheekbones. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 Julien’s Auctions and New York jeweler East Continental Gems will be putting their own one-off version of the Infinity Gauntlet from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, adorned with six real gemstones inspired by the ones seen in the franchise’s films. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026 The ring has a solitaire setting, meaning the center stone has no surrounding gemstones on the band. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026 Designed by Martin Katz, the bra featured nearly 3,900 gemstones, including two black diamond drops and 120 round white diamonds, with a total weight of 1,500 carats. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 Oct. 2026 And Pandora, which has its own lab diamond line, also offers exposure to the boom in the gemstones. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

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Noun

For formal occasions, Diana often swept her layers away from her face, letting the ends curl outward beneath her dazzling jewels.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
For Van Cleef & Arpels, the experience is as much about illuminating the work behind the jewels as showcasing the finished pieces.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of jewels

Noun

Paddling, hiking or staying overnight at the Orlando-area’s outdoor gems showcases Florida’s unique habitats, including pine flatwoods, wetlands, hydric hammocks, scrubs, and open prairies.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Soundtracked by a theatrical orchestral arrangement that switches back and forth between jazzy and classical styles, the minute-long video opens with the pop star in a white suit and top hat, outfitted with many silver gems and brooches.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of gems

Noun

For over a week, protesters have hurled rocks, flares, firebombs and fireworks at police who have used batons and tear gas in clashes in the city center.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Near the march’s end point at Porte de Vincennes, some demonstrators threw bottles and rocks at police, who then charged at the crowd, fired tear gas and used water cannons.

— Richard Engel, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026

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