How to Use gemstone in a Sentence

gemstone

noun
Definition of gemstonenext
Synonyms for gemstonenext
  • The 1,758-carat gemstone is dark in color and about the size of your palm.
    — Stephen Mays, CNN, 17 Jan. 2020
  • For a house known to carry the rarest gemstones in the world, that shouldn’t take too long.
    — Carolyne Zinko, SFChronicle.com, 20 June 2018
  • The deep red garnet is a gemstone that’s been used since the Bronze Age.
    — Vogue, 10 May 2022
  • The 10-foot snowman-on-the-beach is covered in 28 types of gemstones.
    — Jane Wooldridge, miamiherald, 8 Dec. 2017
  • The video shows a bracelet that at first glance looks like a stylish stack of bangles made of gemstones.
    — Tatum Dooley, Teen Vogue, 12 June 2019
  • In a nod to the port city’s gem trade, the seven rooms are named for precious gemstones.
    — Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Any metal or gemstones not used in the new design go back to the client.
    — Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2024
  • Shaylee, the fairy princess, has a light blue door with a gemstone door handle and crown on top.
    — Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 6 June 2019
  • The purpose of a setting, of course, is to enhance a gemstone.
    — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 May 2022
  • Jade is a unique and beautiful name derived from the gemstone of the same name.
    — Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Parents, 16 July 2024
  • Each piece includes a tsavorite, a green gemstone found in the African Serengeti in Kenya.
    — Carolyn Twersky, The Cut, 8 Feb. 2018
  • The cut of the gemstone also makes a difference in the rock’s shimmer.
    — Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2018
  • Aquaprase fits all the criteria that Le Vian looks for in a gemstone.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 7 July 2021
  • But the glitter and gemstones move the attention to the surface.
    — Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Know, 26 Oct. 2019
  • The ring appeared to have a rose gold band with a large, dark blue gemstone mounted on top.
    — Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Necklaces looked like amulets and gemstones and big-brimmed hats finished the looks.
    — Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2018
  • The diamond was lodged at the very top of the throne, in the head of a glistening gemstone peacock.
    — Lorraine Boissoneault, Smithsonian, 30 Aug. 2017
  • It is believed to be the first time that such a large number of these gemstones have come to auction.
    — Ming Liu, CNN, 28 May 2017
  • Hook on an ankle bracelet with a treasure chest worth of gemstones, gold charms, and glass beads.
    — Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 19 June 2024
  • There, like the miners of old, guests can sift out their treasures of gemstones and fossils.
    — Courant Community, 10 Apr. 2018
  • And while diamonds may be the star of the show, other gemstones also make a splash.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2024
  • The gemstones come in pink doublet, red doublet, and mother of pearl.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2024
  • The dress was adorned with gemstones cascading down the layered skirt as well as sequins and pearls on the bodice.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Fred is one of the best free agents now, a real gemstone, and that move would make Raptors weaker.
    — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Nov. 2020
  • Read on to find the best ways to clean all your jewelry (even those precious gemstones).
    — Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
  • From glass to antique, gemstone to seed, the bead options here are endless.
    — Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
  • At first, the game seems like wholesome fun that involves quests and gemstones and goofy costumes.
    — Emma Dibdin, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Nov. 2018
  • Her hair was styled curly and coiled, with fresh and glowing makeup and a set of killer gemstone earrings.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 May 2019
  • Taylor wore a black cropped jacket (which retails for $1,942) with a matching chain and gemstone detail skirt by AREA paired with sheer black pantyhose.
    — Escher Walcott, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
  • This was followed by one of three jewels that feature alexandrites, a rare gemstone that changes color from red under incandescent light to green in daylight.
    — Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

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