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
Both the Reflection’s Locket and the Message in a Bottle sautoir are adorned with a ruby or diamond set on both sides, allowing a gemstone to always touch the skin and rest close to the heart, while the outer face remains visible to the world.
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Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Every year during awards season, the most storied jewelry houses from around the world open up their vaults to dress the winners in dripping gemstones that make their looks shine.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
And it was expressed through rock and gemstone.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Rarely used in jewelry, the dark navy of sodalite adds an unexpected layer of depth to Color Blossom’s existing luminous gemstone lineup.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Every year during awards season, the most storied jewelry houses from around the world open up their vaults to dress the winners in dripping gemstones that make their looks shine.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
And it was expressed through rock and gemstone.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Rarely used in jewelry, the dark navy of sodalite adds an unexpected layer of depth to Color Blossom’s existing luminous gemstone lineup.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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Those jewels are still missing.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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After watching the catch of the day come in, head to the neighboring Umi no Ichi food and shopping hall to grab a bowl of sea-to-table kaisendon—slices of sashimi, jewel-like roe, and other oceanic delights, served atop a bed of rice.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The space reminded me of Soma Winery, another South Main gem.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Since the Coco days, and well through Lagerfeld, Chanel has been known for piling on the gems and jewels.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some Brookhill attractions include Inner Peaks Climbing Center, an indoor rock-climbing facility, Puttery, an indoor mini-golf bar for adults and bars such as Pins Mechanical, a social spot with a retro arcade and other games.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Relieved of their blindfolds, the men now wore heavy rucksacks filled with colored rocks representing their anger (red), guilt and shame (black), and sadness (blue).—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The woman had diamond rings and other jewelry, as well as cash and keys to a car.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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When shopping for loose diamonds (or any diamond jewelry) online, always consider the 4 diamond rule.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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