gemstones

noun

plural of gemstone
as in jewels
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 gemstones The house that bears his name has long demonstrated an equally discerning eye for colored gemstones. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026 And Pandora, which has its own lab diamond line, also offers exposure to the boom in the gemstones. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 Sequins and small gemstones trimmed the sweetheart neckline of the dress, which was paired with a sheer cape that cascaded down Zeta-Jones’ shoulders and added an extra layer to her red carpet ensemble. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 The two showed off their Coachella manicures online earlier this year, both featuring colorful gemstones scattered over light pink bases. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 Thieves also are increasingly targeting museum items with gold and other precious metals that can be melted down and with gemstones that can be removed and sold, the agency said in a report in August. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 The collective set has more than 127 carats and seven colored gemstones in a variety of shapes. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Jenner, known for splashing out on lavish events, turned to colorful rhinestone decor to celebrate the milestone, and even plastered gemstones across plastic cups and one of her two birthday cakes. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
  1. jewels
  2. gems
  3. rocks
Noun
  • Especially since there are laptop deals still sitting around the internet like unclaimed jewels.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Whatever the truth, the Duchess of Windsor’s collection soon became legendary, as did her rules surrounding jewels.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • There are still some gems hidden among the endless tech and toy products — like Medicube’s current sale.
    — Alexis Mikulski, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But earlier this year, the Navy reservist and his friend shoveled a six-carat diamond from a field in Arkansas where he's found over 300 gems so far.
    — LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of gems
Noun
  • For scientists, the harder question has been how oxygen stayed abundant for millions of years afterward — long enough, as ancient rocks suggest, to set the stage for the emergence of increasingly complex life.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Over time, these rocks are fragmented and broken up into small mineral particles by plant roots forcing open cracks, or lichens secreting chemicals that dissolve rocks to release nutrients.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of rocks

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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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