gems

Example Sentences

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A dealer of ancient gems, Gradel mined eBay and auction houses for treasure the way archaeologists look in the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“It’s one of our gems of the California coast,” said Michael Cohen, chair of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

"A stone of this colour and size is extremely scarce, and adding to its rarity the diamond is type Ia, amongst the purest of natural gems," it said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

He told us he regretted that he hadn't yet written a book about gems for a mass audience, to add to the academic works he has authored.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Felicia squatted, examining the shells as if they were unexpected gems, then rearranged them on the sand.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García