birthstone

noun

Definition of birthstonenext
as in gemstone

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Recent Examples of birthstone The bride-to-be also flashed her new engagement ring, which features her birthstone, a diamond, with Graziadei's birthstone, an emerald, on each side of the center stone. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Puzzle features architectural stacking rings, and small sliding birthstone charms to add to necklaces. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 The charm is set with customizable birthstones that allow the wearer to represent specific people, relationships, or moments. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Teal The December birthstone is turquoise, a blue-green stone that symbolizes strength, serenity, and joy. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for birthstone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthstone
  1. gemstone
  2. cabochon
  3. scarab
  4. solitaire
  5. baguette
  6. cameo
Noun
  • Iridescent flashes and gold gemstones emulate deep-sea treasures.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026
  • That helps explain the vast selection of RCPO watches at the roadshow event featuring blinding amounts of gemstones, esoteric stone dials and paperwork validating that they were restored exclusively in Geneva at the brand’s Restoration Atelier.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of gemstone
Noun
  • The symbol has been translated into an 18-karat gold medallion set with cabochon garnets and pavé diamonds, available exclusively at the Mount Street store.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • The peas themselves are piled like cabochons over a thin pastry shell, dressed in a tart citrus vinaigrette and studded with slivers of pickled shallots that deliver bracing little sparks of brine against the crisp sweetness of the legumes.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
Definition of cabochon
Noun
  • Maridueña played Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate who gains superpowers when an alien scarab latches on to him.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a scarab beetle about 3/8-inch long.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Definition of scarab
Noun
  • Her engagement ring featured a 12-carat oval blue Ceylon sapphire surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds and set in 18-karat white gold.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Since marrying The 1975 drummer George Daniel in July 2025, Charli has worn a vintage, round-diamond solitaire engagement ring, reportedly sourced from Claude Morady Estate Jewelry, with a chunky, sculptural platinum wedding band.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of solitaire
Noun
  • Eating them with your hands adds to the experience and soaking up the broth with crusty charred baguette—well, there’s nothing better.
    — Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Comprising diamonds with a combined weight of more than 200 carats, the missing necklace features a six-carat central stone surrounded by lines of baguette diamonds and hundreds of smaller gems arranged in a sunburst motif.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of baguette
Noun
  • During Atletico’s season-opening draw to Villarreal on Sunday, he was booed and walked straight down the tunnel at the full-time whistle after a second-half cameo.
    — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The next day, JT showed a snippet of his viral cameo that had everyone and their mother throwing up their phones in glee.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of cameo

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