Gemstone: meaning, definitions and examples

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gemstone

 

[ หˆdส’ษ›mstoสŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

precious stone

A gemstone is a precious or semi-precious stone that is used in jewelry for its beauty and rarity. Gemstones come in a variety of colors and are often prized for their clarity and brilliance.

Synonyms

gem, jewel, precious stone

Examples of usage

  • The engagement ring had a sparkling gemstone at its center.
  • She collected gemstones from all over the world.
Context #2 | Noun

valuable mineral

A gemstone is a mineral that is valued for its beauty, rarity, and durability. Gemstones are often cut and polished to enhance their appearance and used in various forms of jewelry and decoration.

Synonyms

jewel, precious stone, valuable mineral

Examples of usage

  • The museum had a collection of rare gemstones on display.
  • He studied the geological formation of gemstones.

Translations

Translations of the word "gemstone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pedra preciosa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคคเฅเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Edelstein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ batu permata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั€ะพะณะพั†ั–ะฝะฝะธะน ะบะฐะผั–ะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kamieล„ szlachetny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ็Ÿณ (ใปใ†ใ›ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pierre prรฉcieuse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ piedra preciosa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸerli taลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด์„ (boseok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฌุฑ ูƒุฑูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drahokam

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drahokam

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ็Ÿณ (bวŽoshรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dragoceni kamen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gimsteinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‹ะป ั‚ะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒคแƒแƒกแƒ˜ แƒฅแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qiymษ™tli daลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ piedra preciosa

Etymology

The word 'gemstone' is derived from the Latin word 'gemma' which means 'precious stone'. Gemstones have been used for thousands of years for their beauty and symbolism. They have been prized by various cultures around the world for their rarity and mystical properties. Gemstones have been associated with wealth, power, and healing throughout history.

See also: gem, Gemini, gems.