Gemstones: meaning, definitions and examples
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gemstones
[ หdสษmหstoสnz ]
precious stones
Gemstones are precious or semi-precious stones that are used in jewelry. They are valued for their beauty, rarity, and durability. Gemstones come in a wide variety of colors and can be either natural or synthetic.
Synonyms
gems, jewels, precious stones.
Examples of usage
- Diamonds, rubies, and emeralds are popular gemstones used in high-end jewelry.
- She wore a necklace adorned with various gemstones.
- The value of gemstones can vary greatly depending on their quality and size.
Translations
Translations of the word "gemstones" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pedras preciosas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคคเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Edelsteine
๐ฎ๐ฉ batu permata
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพััะพะฒะฝะต ะบะฐะผัะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ kamienie szlachetne
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎ็ณ
๐ซ๐ท pierres prรฉcieuses
๐ช๐ธ piedras preciosas
๐น๐ท deฤerli taลlar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุญุฌุงุฑ ูุฑูู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ drahokamy
๐ธ๐ฐ drahokamy
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎ็ณ
๐ธ๐ฎ dragi kamni
๐ฎ๐ธ dรฝrgripir
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะผะฑะฐั ัะฐััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแแ แคแแกแ แฅแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qiymษtli daลlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ piedras preciosas
Etymology
The word 'gemstone' originated from the Latin word 'gemma', which means 'bud' or 'gem'. Gemstones have been prized for thousands of years for their beauty and perceived mystical properties. Ancient civilizations believed that gemstones had healing powers and could bring good luck. Gemstones have been used in jewelry, art, and religious ceremonies throughout history.