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
In November, 2019, Sell discovered the rare jewel in immaculate condition, with all its gemstones intact, in Shipdham, Norfolk.
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Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
However, the true showstopper was Erivo's manicure, which featured gemstones and mix of purple and green hues.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Jean-Noel Soni founded Top Notch in 2009, focusing his one-man business on distinctive cuts for colored gemstones.
—Tanya Dukes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Choose from four leaf colors inspired by the gemstones associated with four milestone anniversaries.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
However, the true showstopper was Erivo's manicure, which featured gemstones and mix of purple and green hues.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Jean-Noel Soni founded Top Notch in 2009, focusing his one-man business on distinctive cuts for colored gemstones.
—Tanya Dukes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Choose from four leaf colors inspired by the gemstones associated with four milestone anniversaries.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
Noun
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Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure, all three episodes of which are now streaming, chronicles the true story behind the decade-long search for a treasure chest filled with over $1 million worth of gold, jewels, and other valuables hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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The rare things in life aren't just a rare watches or rare jewels.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Lot 22 is an absolute gem for anyone following the vintage Rolex market.—
Thomas Wojtowicz,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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One of these modernist gems just popped up for sale on the suburban outskirts of Los Angeles, in the quaint village of Sierra Madre.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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Don’t Miss: The nearby Volcanic Tablelands, named for a cataclysmic volcanic eruption 750,000 years ago, draws rock climbers for its fantastic bouldering and desert rats for the austere landscape and petroglyph sites.—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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That roundup includes some of the most beloved projects in rock history, and one of them is back near the top.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For those looking to spruce up their closets for themselves and the whole family, there's a wide range of on-trend apparel — think dresses, shirts, skirts, shorts and jewelry — for women, kids and babies (the clothing also comes in inclusive sizing and adaptive styles).—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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All jewelry, cell phones, tape-recorders, watches - anything loose - was left in the control room.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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