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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Jorge Adeler For more than 40 years, Jorge Adeler has been traveling the world, sourcing the finest gemstones, pearls, and authentic antique coins to use in his work.
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Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
The Stranger Things actress wore a pair of blue pants covered in a swirl pattern and sparkling gemstones.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Krishna Choudhary, founder of Santi Jewels, is a 10th-generation jeweler from Jaipur, a city with an unrivaled gemstone and jewelry heritage.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
But for that matter, neither do the gold or gemstones on other luxury watches.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025
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Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
The Stranger Things actress wore a pair of blue pants covered in a swirl pattern and sparkling gemstones.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Krishna Choudhary, founder of Santi Jewels, is a 10th-generation jeweler from Jaipur, a city with an unrivaled gemstone and jewelry heritage.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
But for that matter, neither do the gold or gemstones on other luxury watches.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 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 Mar. 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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