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
Her choice of accessories included a gold choker braided with pink gemstones, which further added a touch of gothic romanticism to her look.
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Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
Mary of Denmark had to make some repairs to the piece, including adding some missing gemstones.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
Henson’s dress featured deep shades of red and maroon, with gemstones covering the semi-sheer fabric of the gown in a cascading style, with heavy embellishments on the bodice that transitioned to fewer and fewer on the skirt.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
The science of gemstones has always been intertwined with their value as luxury items.
—Jenny Uglow, The New York Review of Books, 22 Jan. 2026
Blue diamonds are among the rarest gemstones on earth, and owe their unusual and highly prized color to the presence of boron, which absorbs warmer tones.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Rhimes's oldest daughter, Harper, 22, was seen wearing a long black gown with gold gemstones.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
All gemstones are set in 18K yellow gold.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 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
Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
Mary of Denmark had to make some repairs to the piece, including adding some missing gemstones.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
Henson’s dress featured deep shades of red and maroon, with gemstones covering the semi-sheer fabric of the gown in a cascading style, with heavy embellishments on the bodice that transitioned to fewer and fewer on the skirt.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
The science of gemstones has always been intertwined with their value as luxury items.
—Jenny Uglow, The New York Review of Books, 22 Jan. 2026
Blue diamonds are among the rarest gemstones on earth, and owe their unusual and highly prized color to the presence of boron, which absorbs warmer tones.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Rhimes's oldest daughter, Harper, 22, was seen wearing a long black gown with gold gemstones.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
All gemstones are set in 18K yellow gold.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
Noun
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Styled by Andrew Mukamal, Bieber wore a black oversized Balenciaga suit courtesy of Pierpaolo Piccioli, accessorized with jewels by Lorraine Schwartz.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Yes, there’s a safe in your cabin closet (which should definitely be used for jewelry, cash, passports, and other valuables), but why take an unnecessary risk on irreplaceable jewels?—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The list includes affordable gems from premium brands, like a festive red-and-pink Kate Spade oven mitt set.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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In addition to her necklace and her nails, Robbie also wore custom 38-carat diamond earrings by Lorraine Schwartz and a Fred Leighton diamond and ruby ring—the two gems of the night, apparently.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Currently, sewage and industrial waste drops from culvert pipes onto rocks below, creating splashing that releases airborne pollutants.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Much of it was open and grassy and studded with rocks, its soil fragile.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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