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
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When Selena Gomez wears something from one of my favourite jewellery brands, naturally, my interest is piqued.
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Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Today, a jewel by him is defined by its singular, unapologetic style, designed without consideration for the rules that shape conventional jewellery.
—Jessica Diamond, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024
This is a design created by Caroline Scheufele, its naturalistic theme – replete with salamanders, toucans and leopards – a nod to the brand's Animal World collection of jewellery.
—Felix Bischof, theweek, 14 Oct. 2024
My suggested exhibitions shine the spotlight on art-forms as varied as ceramics, fashion, jewellery, manuscripts, painting, portraiture and sculpture, exploring subjects as wide-ranging as the origins of the Silk Road to London’s 1980s fashion outlaws.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Today, a jewel by him is defined by its singular, unapologetic style, designed without consideration for the rules that shape conventional jewellery.
—Jessica Diamond, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024
This is a design created by Caroline Scheufele, its naturalistic theme – replete with salamanders, toucans and leopards – a nod to the brand's Animal World collection of jewellery.
—Felix Bischof, theweek, 14 Oct. 2024
My suggested exhibitions shine the spotlight on art-forms as varied as ceramics, fashion, jewellery, manuscripts, painting, portraiture and sculpture, exploring subjects as wide-ranging as the origins of the Silk Road to London’s 1980s fashion outlaws.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Jewellery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewellery. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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