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

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

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

Rabolini imbued his designs with a similar sensibility, crafting jewels in sculptural and curvaceous gold, often embellished with vibrant gemstones that felt anything but conventional, from lemon quartz and prasiolite, to London blue topaz. — Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 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