gemstone
noun[C]
(alsogem stone)uk/ˈdʒem.stəʊn/us/ˈdʒem.stoʊn/ajewel(=preciousstone),especiallywhencutinto aregularshape:
宝石Bluediamondsarerareandsought-aftergemstones.蓝色钻石是稀有并且抢手的宝石。
Theringshavecolouredgemstonessurroundedbydiamonds.戒指上有彩色的宝石，周围镶嵌着钻石。
Synonym
gem
- Thepieceis made with more than eleven hundred gemstones,includingrubies,sapphires, andemeralds.
- I wouldrecommendthisbookas ageneraltexton the geologicoccurrenceof gemstones.
- He was adealerinfinegemstones.
- He took one of thegemstonesout andheldit against thelight.
Geology: precious & semi-precious stones
- agate
- amethyst
- aquamarine
- blood diamond
- carnelian
- conflict diamond
- cornelian
- crystal
- diamond
- emerald
- jet
- jewel
- lapidary
- malachite
- marcasite
- pearl
- precious stone
- sapphire
- stone
- turquoise