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
The latest Wicked Collection features around 30 fine jewelry pieces crafted in 14-karat gold and adorned with diamonds, emeralds, pink sapphires, amethysts and other natural gemstones.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Newer gemstones, for example, sometimes carry a laser inscription inside that can be evaluated in a lab.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The challenge, of course, was to recreate that ethereal spirit—the texture, sculptural form, subtle color tones—in wearable metal and gemstones.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Marinello said the thieves will likely break up the pieces, melt down any valuable metal and recut valuable gemstones, thus hiding evidence of the crime.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The man, a jeweler, took to the platform on October 9, under u/thedaburai, to share a photo of himself holding up two gemstones in front of an open, vintage-style briefcase from a Goodwill store.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The event is sponsored by the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society and features 30 dealers with minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils and unusual gifts.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Strachan pictures the multi-colored gemstones (less summer, more fall) complementing collarless coats, cashmere crewneck sweaters, and white button-up shirts.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
While the space opened earlier in the summer, Shanker, Nordstrom's Fashion Director Rickie De Sole, and investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Carmen Busquets hosted a fashion week soiree that had the first-floor emporium rocking with more than just gemstones.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Newer gemstones, for example, sometimes carry a laser inscription inside that can be evaluated in a lab.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The challenge, of course, was to recreate that ethereal spirit—the texture, sculptural form, subtle color tones—in wearable metal and gemstones.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Marinello said the thieves will likely break up the pieces, melt down any valuable metal and recut valuable gemstones, thus hiding evidence of the crime.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The man, a jeweler, took to the platform on October 9, under u/thedaburai, to share a photo of himself holding up two gemstones in front of an open, vintage-style briefcase from a Goodwill store.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The event is sponsored by the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society and features 30 dealers with minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils and unusual gifts.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Strachan pictures the multi-colored gemstones (less summer, more fall) complementing collarless coats, cashmere crewneck sweaters, and white button-up shirts.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
While the space opened earlier in the summer, Shanker, Nordstrom's Fashion Director Rickie De Sole, and investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Carmen Busquets hosted a fashion week soiree that had the first-floor emporium rocking with more than just gemstones.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
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Filler shots of chauffeurs, champagne and colossal walk-in closets with pristine designer clobber glistening and gleaming from glass shelves centred around trays and trays of priceless jewels assault the viewer’s senses between almost every scene.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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The theft took place just days before the brazen daylight robbery of the Louvre in Paris, in which $102 million worth of Napoleonic jewels of tremendous importance to France were taken.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Nov. 2025
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Most of its buildings date back to the 1840s, so keep your eyes peeled for architectural gems.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Moderated by Tori Douglas Magnolini, the next discussion featured Erin Goldson, Kara Brothers, and Kenya Eldridge, who dropped real-world gems on navigating dual careers, protecting your peace, and redefining success on your own terms.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Designed by Schmidt Design Group, the design embraces the site’s natural topography, with a scenic overlook to the canyon at its highest point and a playground that takes advantage of a natural slope with climbing loops, rocks and a slide.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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