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
Since it’s made of gemstone, this bowl is unbreakable and chip-proof.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
Last January, the singer wore a skirt suit look with ’90s flair, featuring a cropped jacket with an oversize lapel and a gold chain and black gemstone detail at the front.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Tibetan Buddhists on their knees for weeks, crafting intricate floor paintings out of crushed gemstones, only to sweep them away after their glorious completion.
—Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
This archival Gucci motif is shown off via hefty gemstones.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
Last January, the singer wore a skirt suit look with ’90s flair, featuring a cropped jacket with an oversize lapel and a gold chain and black gemstone detail at the front.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Tibetan Buddhists on their knees for weeks, crafting intricate floor paintings out of crushed gemstones, only to sweep them away after their glorious completion.
—Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
This archival Gucci motif is shown off via hefty gemstones.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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However, the jewel of the hotel is its shimmering heated saltwater pool.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Kardashian's jewels also featured two Lorraine Schwartz necklaces with approximately 250 carats of diamonds.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Beginning in Málaga, the journey winds through Andalucía's cultural gems — Granada, Sevilla and Córdoba — offering golden-hour shoots at iconic sites like La Alhambra and Plaza de España.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 July 2025
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These three Top 70 Open Championship venues are the anchor and main draw, but there is more great links golf, and my personal favorite hidden gem within this hidden gem destination was Wallasey.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Its 26 weightless minutes make up possibly the sweetest album ever to be filed under rock.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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They’re mentioned first in the Odyssey and Argonautica as bird-like women with alluring voices, waiting upon jagged rocks to draw unsuspecting sailors to a dismal, watery end with their song.—
Kalie Cassidy
July 25,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Add espadrilles by day and statement jewelry and heels for an easy transition to evening.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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As for the finishing details of her attire, Pataky went minimal with her jewelry, keeping the focus of her sartorial statement on her dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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