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
The suit was covered in extra large green gemstones.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
After Sim Gems, Lubeck took me around the corner to a gemstones, diamonds, and jewelry wholesaler co-founded by Jay Moncada, whom Lubeck met at the Ethical Gem Fair in Brooklyn in 2023.
—Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Sparkling silver gemstones encrusted the entirety of the bodysuit, and the look was paired with a shimmering top hat to boot.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
Earrings with lots of gemstones or intricate designs may weigh your lobes down.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Pomellato, on the other hand, is a Milanese fine jewelry brand known for its colorful gemstones and artisanal techniques.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
In all seriousness, there aren’t many rappers who can make gemstones out of clichés like Niontay.
—Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
It was originally set with opals — one of Albert’s favorite gemstones — along with 2,600 diamonds.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Nevertheless, throughout Myanmar’s recent history, the global demand for its gemstones, jade and timber, especially teak, has thrived.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
After Sim Gems, Lubeck took me around the corner to a gemstones, diamonds, and jewelry wholesaler co-founded by Jay Moncada, whom Lubeck met at the Ethical Gem Fair in Brooklyn in 2023.
—Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Sparkling silver gemstones encrusted the entirety of the bodysuit, and the look was paired with a shimmering top hat to boot.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
Earrings with lots of gemstones or intricate designs may weigh your lobes down.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Pomellato, on the other hand, is a Milanese fine jewelry brand known for its colorful gemstones and artisanal techniques.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
In all seriousness, there aren’t many rappers who can make gemstones out of clichés like Niontay.
—Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
It was originally set with opals — one of Albert’s favorite gemstones — along with 2,600 diamonds.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Nevertheless, throughout Myanmar’s recent history, the global demand for its gemstones, jade and timber, especially teak, has thrived.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
Noun
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High-end jewelry brand Larkspur & Hawk is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a dazzling holiday campaign featuring the mother-daughter duo in over $18,500 worth of their jewels from the Palette collection, which is an ode to founder Emily Satloff's signature foiling.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Elaine Hendrix has emerged as one of the shining jewels of Dancing With the Stars’ 34th season, serving as a beacon of light amid the noise surrounding the competitive reality show.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Our list spans 84 years of festive favorites and hidden gems.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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More than 56,000 gems are on sale right now, some of which are even an extra 30 percent off for a limited time.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Designed by Schmidt Design Group, the design embraces the site’s natural topography, with a scenic overlook to the canyon at its highest point and a playground that takes advantage of a natural slope with climbing loops, rocks and a slide.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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