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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Choose from more than 80 games to play at the Appalachian Pinball Museum, then wander through the nearby Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County to see fossils, polished gemstones and special exhibits.
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Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
Inside the cavern were five vessels containing about 1,800 gemstones and precious metals, dating to around 240 BCE, and small pieces of bone and ash.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
The layered jewelry over the open shirt recalled historic portraits of maharajas draped in pearls and gemstones, using ornament as a statement of status and authority.
—Manglien Gangte, Vogue, 6 May 2025
Margot McKinney has carried that heritage forward and shaped a brand that’s known for its bold and nature-inspired designs blending opals, pearls and colorful gemstones, sold at retailers including Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
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Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
Inside the cavern were five vessels containing about 1,800 gemstones and precious metals, dating to around 240 BCE, and small pieces of bone and ash.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
The layered jewelry over the open shirt recalled historic portraits of maharajas draped in pearls and gemstones, using ornament as a statement of status and authority.
—Manglien Gangte, Vogue, 6 May 2025
Margot McKinney has carried that heritage forward and shaped a brand that’s known for its bold and nature-inspired designs blending opals, pearls and colorful gemstones, sold at retailers including Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gemstone. Accessed 22 May. 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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