noun
- precious or semiprecious stones that have been cut and polished for use in jewelry or decoration
Usage: plural form of gemstone
Examples
- The necklace was adorned with beautiful gemstones including sapphires and emeralds.
- She collected rare gemstones from around the world.
- The museum displayed ancient gemstones used by Egyptian pharaohs.
- Diamonds and rubies are among the most valuable gemstones.
- The jeweler carefully examined the gemstones under a magnifying glass.
- Many gemstones are believed to have healing properties in alternative medicine.