as in jewel
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 gemstone
Choose from four leaf colors inspired by the gemstones associated with four milestone anniversaries.
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, Erivo included a nod to Elphaba with a vibrant turquoise green color on her pointer finger, a shade that echoed the gemstones in her jewels and on her other fingernails.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
Fine jewelry brand, Mark Henry Jewelry, known for jewels with precious and rare gemstones, has ventured into semi-precious gemstones with the launch of a new capsule collection unveiled at the Centurion Show.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Jorge Adeler For more than 40 years, Jorge Adeler has been traveling the world, sourcing the finest gemstones, pearls, and authentic antique coins to use in his work.
—Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, Erivo included a nod to Elphaba with a vibrant turquoise green color on her pointer finger, a shade that echoed the gemstones in her jewels and on her other fingernails.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
Fine jewelry brand, Mark Henry Jewelry, known for jewels with precious and rare gemstones, has ventured into semi-precious gemstones with the launch of a new capsule collection unveiled at the Centurion Show.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Jorge Adeler For more than 40 years, Jorge Adeler has been traveling the world, sourcing the finest gemstones, pearls, and authentic antique coins to use in his work.
—Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
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Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure, all three episodes of which are now streaming, chronicles the true story behind the decade-long search for a treasure chest filled with over $1 million worth of gold, jewels, and other valuables hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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The rare things in life aren't just a rare watches or rare jewels.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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He’s remained a force right up to modern gems like Jay-Z’s 4:44, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, and Vince Staples’ Summertime ’06.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Even a rainbow watch was set so the gems just barely show for a discretely appealing touch on a Tambour model—a line that now features serious movements and finishing.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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One of the first questions was his first concert, which was Powder Finger, a popular Australian rock band.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2025
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Pink Floyd Returns to the Chart The latest win for the legendary rock outfit comes as To Control Space - Live 1969 debuts.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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All jewelry, cell phones, tape-recorders, watches - anything loose - was left in the control room.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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For those looking to spruce up their closets for themselves and the whole family, there's a wide range of on-trend apparel — think dresses, shirts, skirts, shorts and jewelry — for women, kids and babies (the clothing also comes in inclusive sizing and adaptive styles).—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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