gemming

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of collecting gems or gemstones.

  - "He spends his weekends gemming in the mountains."
  - "She has a passion for gemming and has an extensive collection."

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Synonyms

begem

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gemming
gemming , gemmingly , gemminglyly , gemminglylyly

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Variants

List of all variants of gemming that leads to same result
gem , gemmed , gemming , gems

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'gемme' meaning 'gem' or 'jewel'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known gem-quality diamond is the Cullinan Diamond, discovered in South Africa in 1905 and weighing 3,106.75 carats.

2. The most valuable gemstone is the Red Diamond, which can sell for up to $25 million per carat.

3. The most commonly used gems in jewelry are diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gemology: The scientific study of gems and gemstones, including their identification, classification, origin, and value.

2. Gem cutting: The process of shaping and polishing rough gems to enhance their beauty and value.

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Culture

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Gemming has been a popular hobby and industry for centuries. It has been depicted in various forms of art and literature, such as the novel 'The Big Sky' by A.B. Guthrie, Jr., where the protagonist becomes a successful gem miner.

How to Memorize "gemming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine holding a rough gemstone in your hand and seeing it transformed into a beautiful, polished gem.
   - Visualize yourself exploring a gem mine and discovering a valuable gem.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gemming' with the image of a jeweler's shop or a gemstone collection.
   - Think of the word 'gem' when you hear the word 'gemming'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Gems are precious, Gemming is the process.'

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