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
The pair began the performance wrapped in wintery white faux-fur, but Roan later tossed off her coat to reveal a green velvety outfit adorned with two massive rectangular gemstones.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Guests can look forward to admiring his latest work, including dramatic pieces featuring exceptional gemstones, such as the 50-carat kunzite set in his signature ceramic featured in the multicolor necklace below.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Dynamite Heart & Ribbon Bow Choker Necklace: $29.95 Feminine, fashionable and affordable, this dainty gemstone piece will elevate any everyday ensemble, while adding a flirty element to night.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
In Sterling Silver Get 50% off these beautiful garnet gemstone earrings at Blue Nile this holiday season.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Guests can look forward to admiring his latest work, including dramatic pieces featuring exceptional gemstones, such as the 50-carat kunzite set in his signature ceramic featured in the multicolor necklace below.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Dynamite Heart & Ribbon Bow Choker Necklace: $29.95 Feminine, fashionable and affordable, this dainty gemstone piece will elevate any everyday ensemble, while adding a flirty element to night.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
In Sterling Silver Get 50% off these beautiful garnet gemstone earrings at Blue Nile this holiday season.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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But here in Florida, pickleball is the crown jewel.Sarah Handel, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Other items on view include a prototype of a necklace made for Elizabeth Taylor to wear in the film Cleopatra (1963) and a variety of Cartier jewels.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Veterans Memorial Boulevard, a six-lane road cutting through the heart of it all, is lined with a diverse mix of eateries, local retailers, and hidden gems.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Find somewhere quiet, grab your data, and start uncovering the gems.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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After a harrowing game of Russian roulette involving rock, paper, scissors minus one, the loan shark sacrifices his life to save Woo-seok.Esther Kang, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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So Mangold has combined two incidents in which at least some of the audience was rebelling against Dylan transforming himself into a rock ānā roller.Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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Loading your audio article SAN RAMON ā A 45-year-old New York resident was arrested on suspicion of coming to the East Bay to pull off a scam whereby the victim unwittingly allows the trickster to remove expensive jewelry from their neck.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Custom Jewelry Custom jewelry ranks high among luxury travelers, with destinations like Paris in Europe and New York City and Dubai further afield leading the way.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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