noun
- a precious or semiprecious stone that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry
Examples
- The necklace featured a beautiful blue gemstone in the center.
- Diamonds are among the most valuable gemstones in the world.
- She collected various gemstones including rubies, emeralds, and sapphires.
- The jeweler examined the gemstone under a magnifying glass.
- Ancient civilizations prized gemstones for their beauty and rarity.
- The ring’s gemstone caught the light and sparkled brilliantly.