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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Archival jewels from Fred Leighton elevated the look.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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Luxury businesses that helped customers evade sales and use taxes by shipping empty boxes out of the city, while delivering the art, jewels, or other expensive items to million-dollar homes and offices.—
Randall Fox,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Although these gems are sometimes paired with outdated or dirty lampshades, replacing a shade is an easy fix.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Below, browse through cool-girl winter pants from Aritzia, Quince, Mango, and Zara, just to name a few gems.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Shoals of red-toothed triggerfish, radiant in cobalt blue, gathered by large rocks covered in purple anemones.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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