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
Rubies have long been called the king of gemstones, and these stones—chosen for their remarkable crystalline clarity—carry the kind of intensity collectors once only associated with the legendary Burmese rubies of decades past.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
This differs from the traditional approach of many high jewelers, who often begin with exceptional gemstones because of their rarity and value.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
However, rights groups, including Global Witness, have long urged jewelers to avoid buying Burmese gemstones, saying the trade helps fund the country's military governments, according to The Associated Press.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Many are plastered with gemstones.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 1 May 2026
That doesn’t mean Mars is littered with glittering gemstones.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Originating from ancient traditions, these gemstones were believed to have special significance, with each one associated with a particular month and linked to symbolism, such as protection, clarity, love, and renewal.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
As part of the royal collection, the British crown jewels — which consist of over 100 objects and more than 23,000 gemstones — are priceless and have immense cultural, historical and symbolic value.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Speaking of spikes, over at the megalith design exhibition Alcova, CJ Aslan – founder of fashion brand ASLAN WORLD – presents a chair and ottoman covered in a sea of sharp stainless steel ones, interspersed playfully with gemstones.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
This differs from the traditional approach of many high jewelers, who often begin with exceptional gemstones because of their rarity and value.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
However, rights groups, including Global Witness, have long urged jewelers to avoid buying Burmese gemstones, saying the trade helps fund the country's military governments, according to The Associated Press.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Many are plastered with gemstones.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 1 May 2026
That doesn’t mean Mars is littered with glittering gemstones.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Originating from ancient traditions, these gemstones were believed to have special significance, with each one associated with a particular month and linked to symbolism, such as protection, clarity, love, and renewal.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
As part of the royal collection, the British crown jewels — which consist of over 100 objects and more than 23,000 gemstones — are priceless and have immense cultural, historical and symbolic value.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Speaking of spikes, over at the megalith design exhibition Alcova, CJ Aslan – founder of fashion brand ASLAN WORLD – presents a chair and ottoman covered in a sea of sharp stainless steel ones, interspersed playfully with gemstones.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
Noun
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Travel is a central theme for any Louis Vuitton creation, and its new array of megawatt Mythica jewels certainly ups the ante on the idea.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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All production takes place in Hong Kong, where a team of about 10 artisans creates fewer than 100 jewels annually based on Janover’s designs.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Assor serves as managing director and oversees the sourcing of gems and materials, while Janover, the creative director, leads the design process.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Give it a few days, then pop by on the last day to see what gems might have been left behind.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Rovers that scoop rocks on both ends seem to have better traction.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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The icy straitjacket that kept the rocks from collapsing was no longer there.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
10 May 2026
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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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