Synonyms of gemstones

gemstones

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jewels
• gems
• rocks
• brilliants
• jewelries
• baubles
• trinkets
• cabochons
• birthstones
• rhinestones
• zircons
• scarabs
• cameos
• baguettes
• solitaires
• crown jewels
• pastes
• bijous
• teardrops

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roughs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gemstones

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

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

And gemstones make a worthy jewelry investment (an emerald ring is an emerald ring, after all), but if the stars have anything to say about it, your zodiac’s signature stone is the one worth wearing. — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 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 vault safeguards more than 1,000 historic objects set with over 22,000 gemstones, while conference sessions will take place immediately outside it, giving attendees ample opportunity to explore the collection. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 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