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

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Recent Examples of gemstones And Pandora, which has its own lab diamond line, also offers exposure to the boom in the gemstones. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 Sequins and small gemstones trimmed the sweetheart neckline of the dress, which was paired with a sheer cape that cascaded down Zeta-Jones’ shoulders and added an extra layer to her red carpet ensemble. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 The two showed off their Coachella manicures online earlier this year, both featuring colorful gemstones scattered over light pink bases. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 Thieves also are increasingly targeting museum items with gold and other precious metals that can be melted down and with gemstones that can be removed and sold, the agency said in a report in August. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 Rolex has decked out each piece in either 18-karat yellow gold, Everose or white gold, or 950 platinum, as well as those vibrant gemstones. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 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 My journey with gemstones really started with the Pressurized Earrings, the soda tabs. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
  1. jewels
  2. gems
  3. rocks
Noun
  • The press tour for the film has brought about a slew of high-fashion looks from its stars, including Edgar-Jones in $50,000 worth of Boucheron jewels or a Champagne silk duchesse Vivienne Westwood dress.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • YouTube is less than a year old, Netflix is a DVD-by-mail service, and a prime-time slot is still one of the most coveted jewels in broadcast television.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • Her closet is full of gifted designer pieces, brand-deal holdovers, and fashion-industry gems, meaning her work wardrobe is, frankly, pretty hard to compete with.
    — Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The composition is also unusual, with flowers in the foreground while the stones recede behind them, reversing the impulse to put exceptional gems front and center.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of gems
Noun
  • Ten thousand rocks, etched with nearly 90,000 carvings dating as far back as the Bronze Age, make Saimaluu Tash one of the largest and most remote high-altitude petroglyph sites in the world.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The pièce de résistance, however, is the tennis court built between the rocks and seaside—often ranked one of the world’s most beautiful.
    — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of rocks

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