gemstone
noun
gem·stone
ˈjem-ˌstōn 
: a mineral or petrified material that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry
Examples of gemstone in a Sentence
traditionally, the gemstone for someone born in May is an emerald
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From when to take it off to how to clean your diamond or gemstone, the GIA Graduate Gemologist and 4th-generation jeweler gives the inside scoop.
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Hailey gave birth to son Jack Blues in August, which explains choosing the peridot, a gem derived from the common mineral olivine, one of the few gemstones that occur in only a single color that is one of the birthstones for that month.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Dubai’s famous Gold Souk offers a vast selection of gold and gemstones, often commissioned into exclusive pieces.
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—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Dolled up in sweet Mary Jane shoes, an extra pop of rosy blush, and a heavy dose of colorful gemstones, this 2025 trend is meant to bring your creativity to life with a cheeky nod to all things girlhood.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Hailey gave birth to son Jack Blues in August, which explains choosing the peridot, a gem derived from the common mineral olivine, one of the few gemstones that occur in only a single color that is one of the birthstones for that month.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Dubai’s famous Gold Souk offers a vast selection of gold and gemstones, often commissioned into exclusive pieces.
2.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Dolled up in sweet Mary Jane shoes, an extra pop of rosy blush, and a heavy dose of colorful gemstones, this 2025 trend is meant to bring your creativity to life with a cheeky nod to all things girlhood.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gemstone. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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gemstone
noun
gem·stone
ˈjem-ˌstōn
: a mineral that when cut and polished can be used in jewelry
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