gemstone

noun

gem·​stone ˈjem-ˌstōn 

: a mineral or petrified material that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry

Synonyms

• brilliant
• gem
• jewel
• rock [slang]

Examples of gemstone in a Sentence

traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald

Recent Examples on the Web

Investigate antique gemstones Antique gems and diamonds, also known as ‘old cuts’, were hand-cut without modern machinery anything from one to four hundred years ago. —Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025

The company’s design philosophy guides all creative decisions including collection development as well as gemstone and metal selection. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025

Three one-of-a-kind fragrances in Murano glass, diamond, and fine gemstone bottles were also in the mix. —Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 20 May 2025

Hurts wore a black velvet embellished with gemstones along his shoulders, and accessorized his look with a black beret and jewelry by Tiffany & Co. and Breitling. —Natasha Dye, People.com, 20 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gemstone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

gemstone

noun

gem·​stone ˈjem-ˌstōn 

: a mineral that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry