Meaning of the word gemstone in English

What does gemstone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gemstone

US /ˈdʒem.stoʊn/
UK /ˈdʒem.stəʊn/

Noun

a precious or semiprecious stone, especially one cut and polished for use in jewelry

Example:
She wore a necklace with a beautiful blue gemstone.
Diamonds, rubies, and emeralds are all types of valuable gemstones.