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 Chatto’s decision to forego a traditional diamond ring aligns with other immediate family members, as both his mom Sarah and his grandmother Margaret opted for colorful gemstones. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 July 2026 Williams later retrieved the gemstones from police storage, along with, the lawsuit says, a generator, a power station, a bike light and a bike cupholder. Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 Elle India reports that the coveted bag boasts a massive diamond count of 3,025 encrusted gemstones on top of 18K white gold (Kim Kardashian was spotted carrying an even smaller version of the bag in May). Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 An important player in the jewelry industry, Richline Group operates across the value chain, from sourcing precious metals and gemstones to manufacturing, product development and distribution. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 And among these gemstones, Live Nation is shining the brightest, lawsuits and anti-trust investigations be damned. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Her nails were a medium length with a rounded shape and each nail featured its own glittering motif, with a metallic silver base coat serving as the foundation for the large gemstones placed in the center of each finger. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 July 2026 The category represents the pinnacle of jewelry craftsmanship, with one-of-a-kind creations executed by master artisans using exceptional gemstones and precious materials. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Visionary Colors is all about chromatic audacity, with gemstones being the major focus. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
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Noun
  • Method dressing with clothing establishes the reference but jewels push the narrative over the edge, adding material and provenance.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
  • While the search for the jewels is ongoing, investigators have found no digital communications or physical evidence linking anyone beyond the four suspects to the theft.
    Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Those who get lost in the new-wave draft shuffle are the promising high school prospects and the junior college gems.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The cost of the real gems has fallen 50% since 2022, and De Beers’ parent company Anglo American is looking to sell.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
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  • There’s item substitution, where fraudsters mail back rocks, bricks or empty boxes instead of the product.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • Did faraway comets or space rocks deliver the essential ingredients to us?
    CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026

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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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