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Meaning of "gemstone" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GEMSTONE

gemstone  [ˈdʒɛmˌstəʊn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GEMSTONE

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Gemstone is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GEMSTONE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

gemstone

Gemstone

A gemstone or gem is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments. However certain rocks, or organic materials that are not minerals, are also used for jewelry, and are therefore often considered to be gemstones as well. Most gemstones are hard, but some soft minerals are used in jewelry because of their luster or other physical properties that have aesthetic value. Rarity is another characteristic that lends value to a gemstone. Apart from jewelry, from earliest antiquity engraved gems and hardstone carvings such as cups were major luxury art forms. The carvings of Carl Fabergé are significant works in this tradition.

Definition of gemstone in the English dictionary

The definition of gemstone in the dictionary is a precious or semiprecious stone, esp one cut and polished for setting in jewellery related adjective lapidary.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GEMSTONE


birthstone
ˈbɜːθˌstəʊn
Blackstone
ˈblækˌstəʊn
brimstone
ˈbrɪmˌstəʊn
camstone
ˈkɑːmˌstəʊn
capstone
ˈkæpˌstəʊn
cobblestone
ˈkɒbəlˌstəʊn
cornerstone
ˈkɔːnəˌstəʊn
firestone
ˈfaɪəˌstəʊn
greystone
ˈɡreɪˌstəʊn
hearthstone
ˈhɑːθˌstəʊn
keystone
ˈkiːˌstəʊn
limestone
ˈlaɪmˌstəʊn
lodestone
ˈləʊdˌstəʊn
milestone
ˈmaɪlˌstəʊn
moonstone
ˈmuːnˌstəʊn
rhinestone
ˈraɪnˌstəʊn
sandstone
ˈsændˌstəʊn
tombstone
ˈtuːmˌstəʊn
touchstone
ˈtʌtʃˌstəʊn
Yellowstone
ˈjɛləʊˌstəʊn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GEMSTONE

gemmily
gemminess
gemming
gemmiparous
gemmiparously
gemmological
gemmologist
gemmology
gemmulation
gemmule
gemmy
gemological
gemologist
gemology
gemot
gemote
gemsbok
gemsbuck
gemshorn
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WORDS THAT END LIKE GEMSTONE

brownstone
dry-stone
Ecclestone
Folkestone
Gladstone
goldstone
gravestone
headstone
histone
kill two birds with one stone
Livingstone
Maidstone
millstone
rolling stone
Rosetta stone
standing stone
stepping stone
stone
thunderstone
tone
whetstone

Synonyms and antonyms of gemstone in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gemstone» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GEMSTONE

Find out the translation of gemstone to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gemstone from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gemstone» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

宝石
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

piedras preciosas
570 millions of speakers

English

gemstone
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रत्न
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأحجار الكريمة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

драгоценный камень
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gemstone
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রত্ন পাথর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gemme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Batu permata
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Edelstein
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

宝石用原石
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

보석
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gemstone
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đá quý
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரத்தின
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रत्ने दगड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

değerli taş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pietra preziosa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kamień
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дорогоцінний камінь
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

piatră prețioasă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πολύτιμων λίθων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

edelsteen
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ädelsten
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gemstone
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gemstone

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GEMSTONE»

The term «gemstone» is very widely used and occupies the 15.903 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GEMSTONE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «gemstone» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «gemstone» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gemstone

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GEMSTONE»

Discover the use of gemstone in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gemstone and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Dunwich's Guide to Gemstone Sorcery: Using Stones for ...
With the aid of this book, you will learn how to properly cleanse and charge stones, and also how to make homemade gemstone elixirs.
Gerina Dunwich, 2003
2
Gemstone
New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky shares her special magic in this poignant tale, first published in 1983, of past mistakes and second chances.
Barbara Delinsky, 2009
3
The Healing Power of Gemstones: In Tantra, Ayurveda, and ...
This is the most comprehensive guide to the chemical and subtle nature of gemstones and their use throughout history.
Harish Johari, 1996
4
Inside the Gemstone File
It's the most notorious rant in the history of conspiracy theories.
Kenn Thomas, David Childress, 1999
5
Loose Gemstone Guide - Secrets of the Gem Revealed
Gemstones are indeed so lovely and adorable!
Pao Nipperkin, 2011
6
Healing with Flower and Gemstone Essences
Flower essences are actually quite simple to make, and the author describes in detail how to “make your own” and thereby opens up the use of a variety of flowers not generally available on the commercial market.
Diane Stein, 2013
7
Gemstone Jewelry
Includes striking images of dramatic celestial observations including the Pleiades, the Rosette Nebula, the Sombrero Galaxy, the towering mountains of Io, and many more.
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2006
8
500 Gemstone Jewels: A Sparkling Collection of Dazzling Designs
Presents a collection of jewelry pieces from a variety of contemporary designers.
Lark Books, 2010
9
Gemstone of Paradise : The Holy Grail in Wolfram's Parzival: ...
The story of the Grail, usually identified as some kind of mystical vessel, has gripped the imaginations of millions since it first appeared in several medieval romances.
G. Ronald Murphy Professor of German Georgetown University, 2006
10
Simply Gemstones: Designs for Creating Beaded Gemstone Jewelry
The cofounder of Beadworks provides anxiety-free, detailed instructions for creating earrings, necklaces, and bracelets from gemstones, including projects using unfamiliar stones such as Peruvian opal, pink sapphire, and rutilated quartz ...
Nancy Alden, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GEMSTONE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gemstone is used in the context of the following news items.
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Multi-Million Pound Gemstone Collection to be Sold by John Pye …
(IDEX Online News) – John Pye Auctions is selling a private gemstone collection, one of Europe's largest, in a multi-million pound international ... «IDEX Online, Jul 15»
2
Mila Kunis Stars in Short Film for Gemfields | - WWD.com
... if I like it, I'll buy it like most people' — and I think that when you learn what makes a gemstone unique, and how it's different than a diamond, ... «WWD, Jul 15»
3
Shoppers find good deals at Hinsdale Sidewalk Sale - The Doings …
She showed off a precious gemstone ring, originally priced at $216, she had bought for $20 at the Sweet William store. "I'm pretty happy with ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Public records, July 13, 2015 | Business | Bradenton Herald
... Wells Fargo Bank NA, 2014-CA-005726, online. Gemstone Grove LLC, $2,857,897, Farm Credit of Florida ACA, 2015-CA-001565, online. «Bradenton Herald, Jul 15»
5
Temple Institute Raising a Genuine Red Heifer - Inside Israel - News …
"Having already prepared over 70 sacred vessels including the golden menorah and High Priest's gemstone-encrusted breastplate, now is the ... «Arutz Sheva, Jul 15»
6
Colour and shape drive lifelong hobby | Otago Daily Times Online …
Earl Headland, of Oamaru, shows two examples of his extensive rock and mineral collection, some of which he had at the Oamaru Gemstone, ... «Otago Daily Times, Jul 15»
7
Russian company 'mining diamonds' in Bubi - Nehanda Radio
When the term “garnet” is used, it is usually connotative of the dark red form; other colour garnets are usually given more descriptive gemstone ... «Nehanda Radio, Jul 15»
8
Gallatin farmers' market a bazaar of characters who call it family …
Shelley Sechrist has been selling Montana-made metal and gemstone jewelry at the farmer's market for 20 years. And she's always cracking up ... «The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Jul 15»
9
Hudson Hawk barber: two years, four stores - Springfield News-Leader
"It's about polishing the gemstone right now," he added, citing staff training with haircutting and marketing experts brought in from metros such ... «Springfield News-Leader, Jul 15»
10
Michelle Dockery in retro blazer and white culottes at the Wimbledon …
Only opting to wear a pair of sleek, gold, wide-framed sunglasses,understated gemstone earings and a ring. Beaming beauty: Wearing a ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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