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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Pieces includes such exquisite gemstones as a 79 carat aquamarine, pink sapphires, tsavorites, cabochon rubellites and diamonds.
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Gongs include a Grand Prize, a special jury prize as well as distinctions for design, know-how and gemstones.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Leaves sparkle on tree limbs like gemstones and flowering plants gear up for their season finale.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The combination of yellow and light blue fabric offset against pink gemstones alongside the midsection of the frock evoked 80s energy.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Gongs include a Grand Prize, a special jury prize as well as distinctions for design, know-how and gemstones.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Leaves sparkle on tree limbs like gemstones and flowering plants gear up for their season finale.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The combination of yellow and light blue fabric offset against pink gemstones alongside the midsection of the frock evoked 80s energy.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Sep. 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 13 Sep. 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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