birthstones

Definition of birthstonesnext
plural of birthstone
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Noun
  • Wearing a mint green tweed coat and a coordinating hat—an ensemble Tatler reported that Anne previously wore at the Epsom Derby in 2022—the Princess Royal also sported a four-strand pearl choker with a floral clasp in blue and silver gemstones.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 May 2026
  • Rubies have long been called the king of gemstones, and these stones—chosen for their remarkable crystalline clarity—carry the kind of intensity collectors once only associated with the legendary Burmese rubies of decades past.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Black marble accented with gray or white marble cabochons creates drama, while a monochromatic pairing—or even a cabochon pattern laid in all the same tile—adds subtle geometry.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Birthstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthstones. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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