as in jewel
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 gemstone
Good to know Natural pearls are delicate gemstones with special care guidelines.
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Felix Bischof, theweek, 10 Oct. 2024
But seeing the jewelry live, having the opportunity to look over a large Wallace Cut gemstone in my own hands was such a treat.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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For budding geologists, this Christmas countdown calendar boasts 24 doors that all open to reveal a unique gemstone.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2024
Like the gemstone itself, this song will last forever.
—Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
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Felix Bischof, theweek, 10 Oct. 2024
But seeing the jewelry live, having the opportunity to look over a large Wallace Cut gemstone in my own hands was such a treat.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar Courtesy of brand 7/30
National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar
$30
Amazon
For budding geologists, this Christmas countdown calendar boasts 24 doors that all open to reveal a unique gemstone.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2024
Like the gemstone itself, this song will last forever.
—Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemstone
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Soto, naturally, is the crown jewel of free agency that every team would love to land.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Built in Shanghai, carrier Fujian and the Type 076 are the crown jewels of a military expansion that has seen Beijing grow its navy into the world’s largest, with more than 340 warships to its name.Edward Szekeres and Brad Lendon, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.Lily Ritter, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Taco Bell, the gem of Yum’s portfolio, reported same-store sales growth of 4%.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Good rattling/grunting setup: Wind in your face and rock bluff or stream at your back.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and potential first gentleman Doug Emhoff were seen just offstage, bonding over the historic Bon Jovi/R.E.M. rock summit meeting.Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The jewelry in the show was an extension of this aesthetic, too.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kardashian wore the jewelry for the first time in public at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala last weekend.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Gemstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemstone. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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