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gemstone

American  
[jem-stohn] / ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn /

noun

  1. a precious or semiprecious stone that can be cut and polished for use as a gem.

gemstone British  
/ ˈdʒɛmˌstəʊn /

noun

  1. a precious or semiprecious stone, esp one cut and polished for setting in jewellery

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Etymology

Origin of gemstone

before 1000; Middle English gimstone, Old English gimstān. See gem, stone

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Example Sentences

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The structure included a rounded base and a top with multiple flat faces resembling a cut gemstone.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

These include unusual ones such as the gemstone eudialyte and steenstrupine, which contains other rare earths used in high-tech devices.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

"The diamond and gemstone market is liquid and there are many buyers on the fringes that don't ask too many questions."

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

Meanwhile, the Brazilian government has engaged in its own lengthy legal battle in federal court to try to repatriate the gemstone.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2024

Any moment now, he’ll be in the presence of Ghohg, and he’ll take the gemstone out of the protective box.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin

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