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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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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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gemstone. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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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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