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

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

Reza is known for sourcing and designing high jewelry with rare gemstones and large diamonds. — David Moin, Footwear News, 9 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

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

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