as in jewel
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 gemstone
Shiny chrome made her nails look like literal gemstones.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Catch everyone’s eye with stunning gemstone earrings featuring fun vibrant colors, brilliant sparkle and elegant designs from Amelia Rose.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
As proof of the trend's strength, Daga estimated that around 15% of engagement rings today feature a colored gemstone, up from 5% a decade ago.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Both the Reflection’s Locket and the Message in a Bottle sautoir are adorned with a ruby or diamond set on both sides, allowing a gemstone to always touch the skin and rest close to the heart, while the outer face remains visible to the world.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Catch everyone’s eye with stunning gemstone earrings featuring fun vibrant colors, brilliant sparkle and elegant designs from Amelia Rose.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
As proof of the trend's strength, Daga estimated that around 15% of engagement rings today feature a colored gemstone, up from 5% a decade ago.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Both the Reflection’s Locket and the Message in a Bottle sautoir are adorned with a ruby or diamond set on both sides, allowing a gemstone to always touch the skin and rest close to the heart, while the outer face remains visible to the world.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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Those jewels are still missing.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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After watching the catch of the day come in, head to the neighboring Umi no Ichi food and shopping hall to grab a bowl of sea-to-table kaisendon—slices of sashimi, jewel-like roe, and other oceanic delights, served atop a bed of rice.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cronenworth doesn’t attribute his gems to coincidence.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Grant Holmes’ gem Friday at Chase Field in a 2-0 Braves’ win over the Diamondbacks lengthened the team’s eight-game stretch of solid pitching to start the year.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Koniver greeted me in his waiting room, which featured a soft-rock soundtrack and brochures for serums and stem cells.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The rooms Each suite is centered around the view—a seemingly never-ending horizon line of lava rock, moss, and the ocean not so far beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Authorities allege Gucci Mane was forced at gunpoint to sign paperwork, while others inside the studio were robbed of cash, jewelry and other valuables.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In season one, Coop swipes jewelry, expensive wine, designer handbags and more to pay his alimony, child support and to keep up appearances in a neighborhood where appearances are all that matter.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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