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
Shiny chrome made her nails look like literal gemstones.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Dangles and hoops showcasing beautiful gemstones from colored amethyst and topaz to radiant quartz colors.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Fashion trends currently favor colored gemstones, which have emerged as one of the fastest-growing jewelry segments.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Every year during awards season, the most storied jewelry houses from around the world open up their vaults to dress the winners in dripping gemstones that make their looks shine.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 15 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
Exceptional gemstones remained par for the course at Graff.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Dangles and hoops showcasing beautiful gemstones from colored amethyst and topaz to radiant quartz colors.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Fashion trends currently favor colored gemstones, which have emerged as one of the fastest-growing jewelry segments.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Every year during awards season, the most storied jewelry houses from around the world open up their vaults to dress the winners in dripping gemstones that make their looks shine.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 15 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
Exceptional gemstones remained par for the course at Graff.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
Noun
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The Louvre could use a win—the institution was notoriously burgled last October, losing $102 million in jewels.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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Since the Coco days, and well through Lagerfeld, Chanel has been known for piling on the gems and jewels.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Royals outfielders have turned in multiple web gems at Kauffman Stadium, but one exciting baseball play has been in short supply over the past decade.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The intimate Marais shop boasts gems like a transparent vinyl Comme des Garçons trench and a Jean-Paul Gaultier striped dress with oversized hood, and also creates its own collections and collaborations with local designers, all made from upcycled material.—
Clara Giampellegrini,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Relieved of their blindfolds, the men now wore heavy rucksacks filled with colored rocks representing their anger (red), guilt and shame (black), and sadness (blue).—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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To reduce the chances of snakes around your home, TPWD advises keeping your lawn trimmed low and removing brush, woodpiles, rocks, and debris where snakes and rodents may hide.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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