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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gemstones
Materials are sourced from ethical partners all over the world,100 % reclaimed gold and conflict-free gemstones from Sri Lanka, antique diamonds from Los Angeles or dealers in New York, emeralds from Colombia, sapphires from Montana and Australia.
—
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
This dainty necklace is a bestseller made with genuine gemstones and solid 18k gold—just pick her baby’s birthstone for a personal touch.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
According to Nicole Wegman of Ring Concierge, trends are shifting toward bold bands, distinctive settings, dual-band designs, and colorful gemstones that add personality and a modern twist.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Each digit is adorned with a ring, each one more eye-catching than the one before it; bands of gold and platinum, dolloped with gemstones.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Shiny chrome made her nails look like literal gemstones.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Dangles and hoops showcasing beautiful gemstones from colored amethyst and topaz to radiant quartz colors.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Fashion trends currently favor colored gemstones, which have emerged as one of the fastest-growing jewelry segments.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
By juxtaposing humble materials like wood and tagua-nut shell with diamonds and gemstones, the line also questions conventional notions of what’s truly precious.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
This dainty necklace is a bestseller made with genuine gemstones and solid 18k gold—just pick her baby’s birthstone for a personal touch.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
According to Nicole Wegman of Ring Concierge, trends are shifting toward bold bands, distinctive settings, dual-band designs, and colorful gemstones that add personality and a modern twist.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Each digit is adorned with a ring, each one more eye-catching than the one before it; bands of gold and platinum, dolloped with gemstones.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Shiny chrome made her nails look like literal gemstones.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Dangles and hoops showcasing beautiful gemstones from colored amethyst and topaz to radiant quartz colors.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Fashion trends currently favor colored gemstones, which have emerged as one of the fastest-growing jewelry segments.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
By juxtaposing humble materials like wood and tagua-nut shell with diamonds and gemstones, the line also questions conventional notions of what’s truly precious.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
Noun
-
Philip’s mother, Princess Alice, gifted him one of her antique tiaras to use its jewels in the ring.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
-
In that heist, thieves made off with $102 million worth of jewels and escaped via a cherry picker, with a global manhunt ensuing.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The look can be as minimalist as gems sprinkled on the tips of neutral nails or as bold as clusters of various stone sizes in intricate formations.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2026
-
The robbery would later be connected to a smaller cache of precious gems that had gone missing the previous month from the Beverly Hills home of real estate developer Paul Trousdale, a close friend of the Kirkebys—making these twin burglaries among the largest heists in Los Angeles history.—
Jennifer Cannon,
Vanity Fair,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
This isn’t the first time Richard has directed his anger toward the house, having been introduced throwing rocks at it in the pilot.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
-
Then, about 20,000 years ago the Laurentide continental glacier moved into the area, pushing rocks, soil, and other debris, eventually damming Pine Creek and forming an expansive lake.—
Anthony Fredericks,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
