gemstones

noun

plural of gemstone
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 Combine gemstones, modern French tips, and your favorite team flag surrounded by beads for the win. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026 In the mines of the mineral-rich Appalachian Mountains, visitors can even pan for gold and gemstones. — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 And among these gemstones, Live Nation is shining the brightest, lawsuits and anti-trust investigations be damned. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Her nails were a medium length with a rounded shape and each nail featured its own glittering motif, with a metallic silver base coat serving as the foundation for the large gemstones placed in the center of each finger. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 July 2026 Visionary Colors is all about chromatic audacity, with gemstones being the major focus. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 The middle diamond, speculated to weigh around 2 carats, is surrounded by over 20 colored diamonds and precious gemstones set in yellow gold. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 From colorful gemstones and chunky gold bands to east-west settings and sculptural silhouettes, couples are moving away from the conventional one-size-fits-all engagement ring in favor of unique designs that reflect personal style and identity. — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 The category represents the pinnacle of jewelry craftsmanship, with one-of-a-kind creations executed by master artisans using exceptional gemstones and precious materials. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
  1. jewels
  2. gems
  3. rocks
Noun
  • Sophisticated setting techniques enhance each stone’s brilliance while preserving the fluid movement of the jewels.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • Larsson and Sinot have done so many great looks; a quick scroll through Sinot's Instagram reveals everything from rainbow eye shadow dotted with matching rhinestones to leopard print body gems.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 July 2026
  • That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
Definition of gems
Noun
  • And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
    — Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Definition of rocks

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