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
If gemstones are on your radar, Avoova’s owner is also a leading expert in tanzanite.
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Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Nevertheless, throughout Myanmar’s recent history, the global demand for its gemstones, jade and timber, especially teak, has thrived.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The latest Wicked Collection features around 30 fine jewelry pieces crafted in 14-karat gold and adorned with diamonds, emeralds, pink sapphires, amethysts and other natural gemstones.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Newer gemstones, for example, sometimes carry a laser inscription inside that can be evaluated in a lab.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The challenge, of course, was to recreate that ethereal spirit—the texture, sculptural form, subtle color tones—in wearable metal and gemstones.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Marinello said the thieves will likely break up the pieces, melt down any valuable metal and recut valuable gemstones, thus hiding evidence of the crime.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The man, a jeweler, took to the platform on October 9, under u/thedaburai, to share a photo of himself holding up two gemstones in front of an open, vintage-style briefcase from a Goodwill store.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The event is sponsored by the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society and features 30 dealers with minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils and unusual gifts.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Nevertheless, throughout Myanmar’s recent history, the global demand for its gemstones, jade and timber, especially teak, has thrived.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The latest Wicked Collection features around 30 fine jewelry pieces crafted in 14-karat gold and adorned with diamonds, emeralds, pink sapphires, amethysts and other natural gemstones.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Newer gemstones, for example, sometimes carry a laser inscription inside that can be evaluated in a lab.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The challenge, of course, was to recreate that ethereal spirit—the texture, sculptural form, subtle color tones—in wearable metal and gemstones.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Marinello said the thieves will likely break up the pieces, melt down any valuable metal and recut valuable gemstones, thus hiding evidence of the crime.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The man, a jeweler, took to the platform on October 9, under u/thedaburai, to share a photo of himself holding up two gemstones in front of an open, vintage-style briefcase from a Goodwill store.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The event is sponsored by the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society and features 30 dealers with minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils and unusual gifts.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
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High-end jewelry brand Larkspur & Hawk is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a dazzling holiday campaign featuring the mother-daughter duo in over $18,500 worth of their jewels from the Palette collection, which is an ode to founder Emily Satloff's signature foiling.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Elaine Hendrix has emerged as one of the shining jewels of Dancing With the Stars’ 34th season, serving as a beacon of light amid the noise surrounding the competitive reality show.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Our list spans 84 years of festive favorites and hidden gems.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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More than 56,000 gems are on sale right now, some of which are even an extra 30 percent off for a limited time.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Designed by Schmidt Design Group, the design embraces the site’s natural topography, with a scenic overlook to the canyon at its highest point and a playground that takes advantage of a natural slope with climbing loops, rocks and a slide.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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