gemstone
noun [ C ] (also gem stone) uk/ˈdʒem.stəʊn/ us/ˈdʒem.stoʊn/
宝石
a jewel (= precious stone), especially when cut into a regular shape
Blue diamonds are rare and sought-after gemstones. 蓝色钻石是稀有并且抢手的宝石。
The rings have coloured gemstones surrounded by diamonds. 戒指上有彩色的宝石，周围镶嵌着钻石。
Synonym: gem
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- The piece is made with more than eleven hundred gemstones, including rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.
- I would recommend this book as a general text on the geologic occurrence of gemstones.
- He was a dealer in fine gemstones.
- He took one of the gem stones out and held it against the light.