gemstones

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 Iridescent flashes and gold gemstones emulate deep-sea treasures. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 That helps explain the vast selection of RCPO watches at the roadshow event featuring blinding amounts of gemstones, esoteric stone dials and paperwork validating that they were restored exclusively in Geneva at the brand’s Restoration Atelier. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 My journey with gemstones really started with the Pressurized Earrings, the soda tabs. Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 There was mention of a genocide, armed guerrillas, a cache of gemstones, someone named Sparky. Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 When antique shopping, some valuable pieces can resemble costume jewelry despite containing precious metals and gemstones. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026 Other images gave a closer look at her glam, which featured bright lipstick and gemstones under her eyes. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 The emerald tiara that belonged to the Romanovs The large gemstones set in the tiara—which could also be worn as a necklace—came from the necklace that Maria Pavlovna of Russia received as a gift from her husband, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich. Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 20 July 2026 Without leaving the resort grounds, mine for minerals and gemstones, play arcade and live-action games, and try Build-A-Bear workshops. Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 July 2026
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  • The 1900 building, in the campus’ northwestern corner, is one of its jewels — a vaulted room hung with candelabras lit for the campus opening in gold and blue, the school colors.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
  • However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • Ayrshire doesn’t get the headlines or rapturous odes that the Highlands do, but this rugged coastal stretch in southwestern Scotland is filled with under-the-radar gems like Glenapp Castle.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Here are five hidden gems for those seeking depth, authenticity, and a sense of discovery.
    Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • And the lichen also avoids non-bearing rocks like granite, sandstone, and quartzite, where its occurrence dropped to less than one percent.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Police reinforcements were called late Saturday to the temporary accommodation center for asylum seekers in Sintiki, a few kilometers (miles) from the Bulgarian border, after migrants threw rocks at guards, according to police.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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