as in gems
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
Ortega's ensemble, from the Givenchy by Sarah Burton fall/winter 2025 ready-to-wear collection, features an elaborate top piece of oversized gemstones and pearls strung together to create a kind of blouse fit for a particularly jewel-loving queen.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025
Gongs include a Grand Prize, a special jury prize as well as distinctions for design, know-how and gemstones.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Pieces includes such exquisite gemstones as a 79 carat aquamarine, pink sapphires, tsavorites, cabochon rubellites and diamonds.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Leaves sparkle on tree limbs like gemstones and flowering plants gear up for their season finale.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The combination of yellow and light blue fabric offset against pink gemstones alongside the midsection of the frock evoked 80s energy.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
The clocks also exude the elegant Art Deco feel that Cartier developed in that era, with materials such as rock crystal, onyx, mother-of-pearl, jade, and gemstones adding a sense of luxury.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The spa menu includes massages, facials, and six healing rituals, such as the Restu Bumi, a spiritual cleansing massage featuring local tools, herbs, and warm gemstones.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Swift’s imagery for the album engages with that paradox, featuring her dolled up in showgirl attire, her sparkling ensembles dripping with gemstones.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025
Gongs include a Grand Prize, a special jury prize as well as distinctions for design, know-how and gemstones.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Pieces includes such exquisite gemstones as a 79 carat aquamarine, pink sapphires, tsavorites, cabochon rubellites and diamonds.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Leaves sparkle on tree limbs like gemstones and flowering plants gear up for their season finale.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The combination of yellow and light blue fabric offset against pink gemstones alongside the midsection of the frock evoked 80s energy.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
The clocks also exude the elegant Art Deco feel that Cartier developed in that era, with materials such as rock crystal, onyx, mother-of-pearl, jade, and gemstones adding a sense of luxury.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The spa menu includes massages, facials, and six healing rituals, such as the Restu Bumi, a spiritual cleansing massage featuring local tools, herbs, and warm gemstones.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Swift’s imagery for the album engages with that paradox, featuring her dolled up in showgirl attire, her sparkling ensembles dripping with gemstones.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
Noun
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Pacing yourself so your shields regenerate and picking up large green gems to produce a powerful return volley of shots is particularly satisfying.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 12-day calendar sneaks in $138 worth of beauty gems from cult-favorite brands like Youth To The People, Caudalie, Stila, RMS, and L’Occitane.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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DeSimone Fratelli The southern Italian city of Torre del Grecco is known for its coral and cameo jewels and other materials that get its inspiration from the sea.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ortega stunned in a shirt made entirely of multi-colored jewels and crystals in a variety of shapes and sizes covering both the front and back.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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There may be switches or a dial on the center console that can be used to make the ride softer, the handling more precise and/or to maximize traction while driving over snow, mud or rocks.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The fossil was embedded inside rocks that date to between 115 million and 108 million years ago, in the Early Cretaceous period, when the area was covered by a lush river valley.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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