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

Black gemstones and metallic heels are also a considered pairing for an after-dark aesthetic. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Black oval gemstones formed the shape of the letter M, with the tips reaching her hairline before descending to follow the initial curve of her cheekbones. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Julien’s Auctions and New York jeweler East Continental Gems will be putting their own one-off version of the Infinity Gauntlet from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, adorned with six real gemstones inspired by the ones seen in the franchise’s films. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 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

And Pandora, which has its own lab diamond line, also offers exposure to the boom in the gemstones. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026