parure

noun

pa·rure pə-ˈru̇r

: a matched set of ornaments (such as jewelry)

Examples of parure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The pearl tiara is part of a married parure, which includes matching pearl earrings, as well as a brooch featuring a large diamond and pearl cluster, according to fan blog The Court Jeweller. —

Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024 The partnership unveiled a parure co-designed by the maison’s co-president and artistic director, Caroline Scheufele, and Julia Roberts, Chopard’s global ambassador. —

Rachel Besser, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2024 The Queen was gifted a dazzling aquamarine and diamond necklace and earrings from the president of Brazil in honor of her coronation in 1953, and the tiara made the parure complete. —

Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2023 The sinuous creature served as the inspiration for a new high jewelry parure from Cartier, called Sand Aspis. —

Laura Casey, WSJ, 30 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for parure

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "adornment, ornament, matched set of jewelry," going back to Old French pareure "ornament," from parer "to prepare, adorn" + -ure -ure — more at pare

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of parure was in 1818

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