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
Their unbroken circle of gemstones is thought to represent enduring commitment, everlasting love, and an unbreakable bond between two people.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
By juxtaposing humble materials like wood and tagua-nut shell with diamonds and gemstones, the line also questions conventional notions of what’s truly precious.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Colorful gemstones also dovetail nicely with some of spring’s biggest fashion and jewelry trends.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
How to Clean Diamond and Other Gemstone Rings Engagement rings or any jewelry with diamonds or precious gemstones need special care.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
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.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 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
Mary of Denmark had to make some repairs to the piece, including adding some missing gemstones.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
By juxtaposing humble materials like wood and tagua-nut shell with diamonds and gemstones, the line also questions conventional notions of what’s truly precious.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Colorful gemstones also dovetail nicely with some of spring’s biggest fashion and jewelry trends.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
How to Clean Diamond and Other Gemstone Rings Engagement rings or any jewelry with diamonds or precious gemstones need special care.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
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.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 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
Mary of Denmark had to make some repairs to the piece, including adding some missing gemstones.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
Noun
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Bangle nails are dripping in jewels and heavy metals, just like their namesake bracelets.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Post-transformation, Beckham introduces the new Franny while wearing a barely-there top of strung-together chunky jewels, a clever reproduction of the iconic costume worn by Rossellini in the 1992 film.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Letters, colorful gems, and simple shapes like stars and hearts are always popular.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
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The following gems exceed my high shopping standards and satisfy my taste for the finer things.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Remove debris from the lawn such as fallen branches and rocks, as well as any moveable lawn furniture or décor.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Speculation had swirled in some circles that if Netflix, which had an agreement last December with the WBD board, hit the rocks in terms of regulation, Paramount could have swooped in down the line and snagged WBD at fire-sale prices.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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