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
According to Nicole Wegman of Ring Concierge, trends are shifting toward bold bands, distinctive settings, dual-band designs, and colorful gemstones that add personality and a modern twist.
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Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Each digit is adorned with a ring, each one more eye-catching than the one before it; bands of gold and platinum, dolloped with gemstones.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Shiny chrome made her nails look like literal gemstones.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Dangles and hoops showcasing beautiful gemstones from colored amethyst and topaz to radiant quartz colors.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Fashion trends currently favor colored gemstones, which have emerged as one of the fastest-growing jewelry segments.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
By juxtaposing humble materials like wood and tagua-nut shell with diamonds and gemstones, the line also questions conventional notions of what’s truly precious.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Colorful gemstones also dovetail nicely with some of spring’s biggest fashion and jewelry trends.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
How to Clean Diamond and Other Gemstone Rings Engagement rings or any jewelry with diamonds or precious gemstones need special care.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Each digit is adorned with a ring, each one more eye-catching than the one before it; bands of gold and platinum, dolloped with gemstones.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Shiny chrome made her nails look like literal gemstones.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Dangles and hoops showcasing beautiful gemstones from colored amethyst and topaz to radiant quartz colors.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Fashion trends currently favor colored gemstones, which have emerged as one of the fastest-growing jewelry segments.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
By juxtaposing humble materials like wood and tagua-nut shell with diamonds and gemstones, the line also questions conventional notions of what’s truly precious.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Colorful gemstones also dovetail nicely with some of spring’s biggest fashion and jewelry trends.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
How to Clean Diamond and Other Gemstone Rings Engagement rings or any jewelry with diamonds or precious gemstones need special care.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
Noun
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Lucy Punch dazzles in jewels at The Audacity premiere in Los Angeles on March 31.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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The classic look, complete with structured shoulders and a high neck, was paired with old Hollywood hair and jewels, and brought her one-of-one class to the Paris premiere of the film.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The quiet cobblestoned streets and nearby architectural gems like the Woolworth Building compliment the property’s New York-twisted whimsy, and the wide, quiet streets aid an already relaxing atmosphere inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Joshua Ray Walker documentary is produced with Texas Monthly, who are like the gems of Texas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Anorthosite is rarely uncovered on Earth in isolation, usually existing as a mineral component of other rocks.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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The China National Space Administration, in contrast, has spent the past few years landing rovers on the far side of the moon and retrieving moon rocks for study.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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