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
Now, a rise in alternative gemstones — from sapphires to pearls — is redefining the classic engagement ring.
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Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Crafted primarily by Parisian artisans in the City of Light, high jewelry represents the pinnacle of diamonds, gemstones, precious metals, and exceptional craftsmanship.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Colorful gemstones add a playful pop of color while giving the timeless design a fresh, trend-foward feel.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 June 2026
Adams, convinced that the group was no longer believable, gave a tell-all interview to a reporter at Vanity Fair, calling Eternal Values a cult and exposing Mierers practice of charging members thousands of dollars for cheap gemstones and crystals.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
They were encouraged to purchase pricey gemstones from him that were supposedly imbued with healing powers.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 June 2026
Colored gemstones and a dozen different ceramic colors are used to create versatile jewelry looks that can be selected to suit one’s outfit or mood.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Crafted primarily by Parisian artisans in the City of Light, high jewelry represents the pinnacle of diamonds, gemstones, precious metals, and exceptional craftsmanship.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Colorful gemstones add a playful pop of color while giving the timeless design a fresh, trend-foward feel.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 June 2026
Adams, convinced that the group was no longer believable, gave a tell-all interview to a reporter at Vanity Fair, calling Eternal Values a cult and exposing Mierers practice of charging members thousands of dollars for cheap gemstones and crystals.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
They were encouraged to purchase pricey gemstones from him that were supposedly imbued with healing powers.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 June 2026
Colored gemstones and a dozen different ceramic colors are used to create versatile jewelry looks that can be selected to suit one’s outfit or mood.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
Noun
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Upon Diana's death in 1997, Prince William inherited the bracelet along with many of Diana's other jewels.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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One of the crown jewels of the festival is the Wave Crest Woodies Parade which offers a nostalgic glimpse into the epic era of SoCal surfing.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The vast array of gems is a tribute to the maison’s rich history of Art Deco style and its early Egyptian Revival pieces, dating to an era when a new modern style was taking hold just as some antuiquity’s most significant discoveries were captivating the Western imagination.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Lastly, the new Air Jordan 4 Retro OG style is set to come with a silver Jumpman hangtag that’s encrusted with diamond-like gems.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The weathering of silicate rocks at the surface converts atmospheric CO2 into carbonate that ends up on the seafloor, where it can be subducted into the mantle with tectonic plates.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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