gemstones

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 Williams later retrieved the gemstones from police storage, along with, the lawsuit says, a generator, a power station, a bike light and a bike cupholder. Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 An important player in the jewelry industry, Richline Group operates across the value chain, from sourcing precious metals and gemstones to manufacturing, product development and distribution. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 This soft green and blue manicure appears as dreamy as moonshine with its soft color palette and gemstones. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 July 2026 And among these gemstones, Live Nation is shining the brightest, lawsuits and anti-trust investigations be damned. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Her nails were a medium length with a rounded shape and each nail featured its own glittering motif, with a metallic silver base coat serving as the foundation for the large gemstones placed in the center of each finger. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 July 2026 The category represents the pinnacle of jewelry craftsmanship, with one-of-a-kind creations executed by master artisans using exceptional gemstones and precious materials. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The middle diamond, speculated to weigh around 2 carats, is surrounded by over 20 colored diamonds and precious gemstones set in yellow gold. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 Visionary Colors is all about chromatic audacity, with gemstones being the major focus. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
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Noun
  • She was fittingly decked out in jewels for the occasion as well.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
  • Styled by Erin Walsh, Hathaway paired the dress with an unexpected pair of tan suede knee-high heeled boots by Gianvito Rossi along with a few statement jewels by Bvlgari.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Larsson and Sinot have done so many great looks; a quick scroll through Sinot's Instagram reveals everything from rainbow eye shadow dotted with matching rhinestones to leopard print body gems.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 July 2026
  • That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
    Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026

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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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