gemstone

US /ˈd͡ʒɛmˌstoʊn/

Etymology From Middle English gimstone, alteration (due to Middle English gemme) of earlier ȝimston, ȝimstan, from Old English ġimstān, ġymstān (“gem; jewel; precious stone”), equivalent to gem + stone. Compare Icelandic gimsteinn (“jewel; gem”), Faroese gimsteinur (“jewel, precious stone”).

Synonyms

gemstone, gem, jewel

Derived terms

gemstoned, gemstone tree

Related terms

jeweler, gemologist, lapidary, lapidarian, :Category:Gems

Hyponyms

30 terms

almondine, amber, amethyst, agate, aquamarine, azure, balas-ruby, beryl, cabochon, carbuncle, citrine, diamond, durangite, emerald, first water, garnet, heliotrope, jade, lapis lazuli, moonstone, onyx, opal, pearl, peridot, ruby, sapphire, spinel, tanzanite, topaz, turquoise

Holonyms

jewelry