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 The experience included monthly mentoring sessions, lectures on subjects ranging from gemstones and sustainability to brand identity, and visits to Tiffany’s Jewelry Design and Innovation Workshop. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 Barron is a voracious buyer of fine jewels and gemstones—supplying both private collectors and the trade—and most of his inventory comes from estates across Europe. — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2026 Glue some gemstones on your face and cosplay as a fairy princess again! — Loren Savini, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026 Black gemstones and metallic heels are also a considered pairing for an after-dark aesthetic. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 5 Nov. 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
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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
Noun
  • Played in sequence, tracks that are gems in their own right become nearly anonymous in situ.
    — Lisle Younger, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • These piece have become more trendy in recent years with customers wanting to find gems that complement their spaces.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Officials warned of possible strong aftershocks accompanied by mudslides and falling rocks in the coming days.
    — Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • These isotopes act as geochemical fingerprints, allowing researchers to distinguish material originating from Mars from rocks belonging to Earth or other planetary bodies.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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