jewelry

noun

jew·el·ry ˈjü-əl-rē How to pronounce jewelry (audio)

ˈjül-rē,

ˈju̇l-;

nonstandard ˈjü-lə-rē

variants US jewelry or chiefly British jewellery

: ornamental pieces (such as rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets) that are made of materials which may or may not be precious (such as gold, silver, glass, and plastic), are often set with genuine or imitation gems, and are worn for personal adornment

a collection of valuable jewelry

a jewelry store

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Objects designed for the adornment of the body are called jewelry. While modern jewelry is made of gold, silver, or platinum, often with precious or semiprecious stones, it evolved from shells, animal teeth, and other items used as body decoration in prehistoric times. Over the centuries it came to be a sign of social or religious rank, and in Renaissance Italy, jewelry-making reached the status of a fine art. By the 19th century, industrialization brought jewelry within the reach of the middle class. Firms opened by such jewelers as Carl Fabergé and Louis Comfort Tiffany achieved great success by making fine jewelry for the wealthy.

Example Sentences

a store that sells jewelry

Recent Examples on the Web The singer accessorized the piece with dainty jewelry including diamond hoop earrings, layered necklaces, beaded bracelets, and several rings, while carrying a Dior mini saddle bag in the brand's classic monogram print.

Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Sep. 2022 The princess styled a yellow and navy halter neck gown by Catherine Walker with dark jewelry at the London premiere of Far and Away in July 1992.

Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 Swift dressed lavishly for the occasion in a silver chain mini dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2022 This was in 2014, my first year specializing in jewelry.

Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2022 Police said Caldwell, Kenzel Walker, Terryion Anderson-Bobo and Jaylen Huff went into Carey’s Sandy Springs home June 27 between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m., taking thousands of dollars in jewelry, high-end clothing and electronics.

Jozsef Papp, ajc, 26 Aug. 2022 Another traveler reported more than $15,000 in jewelry and other items had been taken from his luggage on Aug. 9.

Sierra Rains, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022 Finally, Rosé shows up in a latex mini dress decorated with jewelry by her perennial favorite brands Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co.

Liam Hess, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2022 And last month, a preacher in Brooklyn was live-streaming his Sunday sermon when three people in masks and armed with guns came in and robbed him and his wife of more than $1 million in jewelry.

Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	jewelry
释义	jewelry noun jew·el·ry ˈjü-əl-rē ˈjül-rē, ˈju̇l-; nonstandard ˈjü-lə-rē variants US jewelry or chiefly British jewellery : ornamental pieces (such as rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets) that are made of materials which may or may not be precious (such as gold, silver, glass, and plastic), are often set with genuine or imitation gems, and are worn for personal adornment a collection of valuable jewelry a jewelry store see also costume jewelry Did you know? Objects designed for the adornment of the body are called jewelry. While modern jewelry is made of gold, silver, or platinum, often with precious or semiprecious stones, it evolved from shells, animal teeth, and other items used as body decoration in prehistoric times. Over the centuries it came to be a sign of social or religious rank, and in Renaissance Italy, jewelry-making reached the status of a fine art. By the 19th century, industrialization brought jewelry within the reach of the middle class. Firms opened by such jewelers as Carl Fabergé and Louis Comfort Tiffany achieved great success by making fine jewelry for the wealthy. Example Sentences a store that sells jewelry Recent Examples on the Web The singer accessorized the piece with dainty jewelry including diamond hoop earrings, layered necklaces, beaded bracelets, and several rings, while carrying a Dior mini saddle bag in the brand's classic monogram print. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Sep. 2022 The princess styled a yellow and navy halter neck gown by Catherine Walker with dark jewelry at the London premiere of Far and Away in July 1992. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 Swift dressed lavishly for the occasion in a silver chain mini dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2022 This was in 2014, my first year specializing in jewelry. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2022 Police said Caldwell, Kenzel Walker, Terryion Anderson-Bobo and Jaylen Huff went into Carey’s Sandy Springs home June 27 between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m., taking thousands of dollars in jewelry, high-end clothing and electronics. Jozsef Papp, ajc, 26 Aug. 2022 Another traveler reported more than $15,000 in jewelry and other items had been taken from his luggage on Aug. 9. Sierra Rains, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022 Finally, Rosé shows up in a latex mini dress decorated with jewelry by her perennial favorite brands Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. Liam Hess, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2022 And last month, a preacher in Brooklyn was live-streaming his Sunday sermon when three people in masks and armed with guns came in and robbed him and his wife of more than $1 million in jewelry. Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see jewel entry 1 First Known Use circa 1624, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing jewelry costume jewelry costume jewelry Kids Definition jewelry noun jew·el·ry ˈjü-əl-rē : ornamental pieces (as rings or necklaces) worn on the body jewelry noun as in accessory decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body She willed her large collection of jewelry to her nieces. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance accessory ornamentation decoration jewel bijouterie bling gemstone bauble trinket adornment bling-bling ice rock bijou gem parure brilliant regalia crown jewels embellishment garniture garnish cabochon gaud rhinestone birthstone garnishment beautifier scarab zircon trim embellisher cameo baguette setoff solitaire caparison doodad frill paste teardrop
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jewelry

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