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 Green cat-eye tips shimmer under gemstones and gold chrome trees. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 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 That helps explain the vast selection of RCPO watches at the roadshow event featuring blinding amounts of gemstones, esoteric stone dials and paperwork validating that they were restored exclusively in Geneva at the brand’s Restoration Atelier. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 My journey with gemstones really started with the Pressurized Earrings, the soda tabs. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 There was mention of a genocide, armed guerrillas, a cache of gemstones, someone named Sparky. — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 When antique shopping, some valuable pieces can resemble costume jewelry despite containing precious metals and gemstones. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026 Other images gave a closer look at her glam, which featured bright lipstick and gemstones under her eyes. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstones
  1. jewels
  2. gems
  3. rocks
Noun
  • Over the week-plus of the festival, expect stunning jewels, unforgettable couture, and picture-perfect moments aplenty.
    — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The actress’ red carpet attire was accessorized with Swarovski jewels, including a ring, earrings and necklace.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • Leslie McIntosh, within-group variance (Changes) Changes’ first/second book prize, launched in 2022 with Louise Gluck as the first judge, has already delivered gems such as Jimin Seo’s Ossia and Rachel Mannheimer’s Earth Room.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Comprising diamonds with a combined weight of more than 200 carats, the missing necklace features a six-carat central stone surrounded by lines of baguette diamonds and hundreds of smaller gems arranged in a sunburst motif.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of gems
Noun
  • Workers installed rocks on the coast at Point Dume Beach to prevent the collapse of a key road for vehicles to access Westward Beach.
    — Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Whether burrowing through soil or swimming through water, they’re forced to maneuver through narrow gaps in tiny pores, rocks, roots, plants or other obstacles.
    — K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of rocks

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“Gemstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstones. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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