Gemstones

noun a precious stone consisting of a clear and typically colorless crystalline form of pure carbon

• The diamond is a precious gemstone that is highly valued for its clarity and brilliance.
• She was ecstatic when her boyfriend gave her a diamond ring for their anniversary.
• That car is a real diamond, it's a beauty!
• Her voice was like a diamond, clear and pure.

noun a hard, typically green stone often used in jewelry or carvings

• The ancient civilization used jade for making intricate carvings and jewelry.
• She loves collecting jade figurines from different countries.
• That necklace is so jade, where did you get it?
• His envy towards her success was like a piece of jade, cold and unyielding.

noun a precious or semi-precious stone traditionally associated with a person's birth month

• The birthstone for the month of August is peridot.
• I love wearing my birthstone, which is a sapphire.
• Check out my new bling - it's my birthstone, yo!
• Her eyes sparkled like diamonds, her birthstone.

noun a green variety of chalcedony, used as a gemstone

• The jeweler showcased a stunning chrysoprase necklace at the exhibition.
• I bought a cute chrysoprase ring from the boutique yesterday.
• Check out this rad chrysoprase bracelet I found online!
• Her eyes sparkled like chrysoprase in the sunlight.

noun a type of synthetic material used in the production of buttons

• The agatine material used in the construction of the building is known for its durability and strength.
• I heard they're using agatine for the new countertops in the kitchen remodel.
• Agatine is the bomb for making jewelry, it's so shiny and unique.
• Her personality is like agatine, multifaceted and beautiful in its complexity.