gemstone
noun
gem·stone
ˈjem-ˌstōn 
: a mineral or petrified material that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry
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Examples of gemstone in a Sentence
traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald
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This differs from the traditional approach of many high jewelers, who often begin with exceptional gemstones because of their rarity and value.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The gemstone dials were a technical challenge.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 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
Highlights from the market included hand-appliquéd vests by Penny Singer; striking gold and gemstone bracelets by Kenneth Johnson; vibrant beadwork by Jovanna Poblano and Cole Forrest; geometric-pattern jackets by Pacha Arts; and sterling-silver rings by Cody Sanderson, among many others.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The gemstone dials were a technical challenge.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 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
Highlights from the market included hand-appliquéd vests by Penny Singer; striking gold and gemstone bracelets by Kenneth Johnson; vibrant beadwork by Jovanna Poblano and Cole Forrest; geometric-pattern jackets by Pacha Arts; and sterling-silver rings by Cody Sanderson, among many others.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gemstone. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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gemstone
noun
gem·stone
ˈjem-ˌstōn
: a mineral that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry
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