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

Green cat-eye tips shimmer under gemstones and gold chrome trees. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

The collective set has more than 127 carats and seven colored gemstones in a variety of shapes. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Jenner, known for splashing out on lavish events, turned to colorful rhinestone decor to celebrate the milestone, and even plastered gemstones across plastic cups and one of her two birthday cakes. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

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

My journey with gemstones really started with the Pressurized Earrings, the soda tabs. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 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

Other images gave a closer look at her glam, which featured bright lipstick and gemstones under her eyes. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026