Meaning & use

ringstone

noun·Advanced

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A gemstone cut and shaped specifically for mounting in a ring, as opposed to other jewelry settings.

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The jeweler selected a flawless sapphire as the ringstone for the engagement ring.

Customers can choose their own ringstone before the setting is custom-made.

A note on using this word

A trade term used mainly in the jewelry industry to distinguish gems intended for rings from those cut for pendants or earrings.

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