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
Repossi finessed the rose gold used in its latest spiraling Blast high jewelry pieces, playing up its yellow gleam under a gradient of orange gemstones.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
In a sea of loose gemstones, from aquamarine to zircon, his display of timepieces stood out.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
In one trailer for the season, she is seen as a stripper wearing a neck brace covered in gemstones.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 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
Her choice of accessories included a gold choker braided with pink gemstones, which further added a touch of gothic romanticism to her look.
—Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
Mary of Denmark had to make some repairs to the piece, including adding some missing gemstones.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
The science of gemstones has always been intertwined with their value as luxury items.
—Jenny Uglow, The New York Review of Books, 22 Jan. 2026
The mine, which was discovered in 1902 and is expected to continue to produce gemstones until the 2040s, is well-known in the industry for rare blue diamonds of this kind.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
In a sea of loose gemstones, from aquamarine to zircon, his display of timepieces stood out.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
In one trailer for the season, she is seen as a stripper wearing a neck brace covered in gemstones.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 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
Her choice of accessories included a gold choker braided with pink gemstones, which further added a touch of gothic romanticism to her look.
—Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
Mary of Denmark had to make some repairs to the piece, including adding some missing gemstones.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
The science of gemstones has always been intertwined with their value as luxury items.
—Jenny Uglow, The New York Review of Books, 22 Jan. 2026
The mine, which was discovered in 1902 and is expected to continue to produce gemstones until the 2040s, is well-known in the industry for rare blue diamonds of this kind.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
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Rahul Mishra’s latest collection were accompanied by jewels from 32-year-old brand Tanishq, while one-year-old Indriya Jewels teamed up with Gaurav Gupta.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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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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What's more, warehouses introduce new products every single month, giving shoppers a steady stream of limited-time finds, seasonal favorites, and under-the-radar gems that make every visit feel worth the trip.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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But there are gems that are a Sunday afternoon drive away as well, serving up the best beef, sweets and overall experiences a Hoosier can have.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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This is actual soil, scraped up by machines, hopefully sifted to remove rocks, and then bagged.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2026
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When reflecting on the details that struck her most about the home, Kayne points to the mix of materials—spruce panels in the bedroom, river rocks puzzled onto the bathroom counter, and walls of glass that invite the outdoors in.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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