jewellery

noun

jew·​el·​lery

chiefly British spelling of jewelry

: 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

Examples of jewellery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Guardian newspaper quoted local media reporting the body of Dawn Searle was found first outside the property, surrounded by jewellery. —Caroline Frost, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025

For those interested in doing some creative endeavors while on vacation, the hotel also offers classes crafting jewellery, ceramics, Mallorcan fashion, and chocolate. —Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025

Strategic partnerships, such as the brands agreement with Fossil for watches and jewellery exemplify Armani’s ability to thoughtfully expand his presence while staying true to the brand’s DNA. —Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024

The stock jumped on the May appointment of new CEO Nicolas Bos, former head of the group’s Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery brand. —Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025

Rhymes for jewellery

• cartulary
• foolery