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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Over the years Jaeger-LeCoultre has used the flip side of the watch case as a canvas for clients’ personal engravings, but also for enameling, miniature art and gemstones.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
From surrealist metal silhouettes to chandelier-length fringe and gemstone blooms the size of your cheekbone, this trend isn’t just fashion.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
There are many options for women’s dress watches on the market, from inexpensive mainstream models to gorgeous designer creations crafted from precious metals and gemstones.
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Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS ON THE HUNT – Where travelers are flocking to find ancient relics and pricey gemstones.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
From surrealist metal silhouettes to chandelier-length fringe and gemstone blooms the size of your cheekbone, this trend isn’t just fashion.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
There are many options for women’s dress watches on the market, from inexpensive mainstream models to gorgeous designer creations crafted from precious metals and gemstones.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS ON THE HUNT – Where travelers are flocking to find ancient relics and pricey gemstones.
—Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gemstone
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gemstone. Accessed 14 Apr. 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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