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gemstone

[jem-stohn] / ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn /


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“U.S. shoppers are seemingly turning back to bold — big gold pieces, chunky chains, big colored gemstone pieces and cocktail rings, that kind of thing,” she said over email.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

The structure included a rounded base and a top with multiple flat faces resembling a cut gemstone.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 16, 2026

These include unusual ones such as the gemstone eudialyte and steenstrupine, which contains other rare earths used in high-tech devices.

From Barron's ● Jan. 7, 2026

In his hand he holds neither gemstone nor gold, but a gossamer-thin 20-shekel note held together with tape.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024

“I wish to catch his attention. I think I shall open the box and hold up the gemstone so it will sparkle as we dance around him.”

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin

Values of colored gemstones have risen since the pandemic, following constraints in mining.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

Now precious metals, gemstones, and culturally significant artefacts including Chinese porcelain are increasingly targeted, according to Europol's report.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

"A large variety of geological terrains exists, which have been formed by many different processes. As a result, Greenland has several types of metals, minerals and gemstones," it says in a document on its website.

From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026

She clusters recycled textiles, found items, donated castoffs and gemstones to create handmade wearable art that she describes as “science bohemian.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025

I find the blog of a woman named Josephine who explains the healing properties of gemstones and how to use them.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour




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