How to Use jewelry in a Sentence

jewelry

noun
  • Some people like it for the flashiness, [or] to get the girls, the jewelry, the cars.
    Paul Thompson, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The bride wore a tulle and lace Dior wedding gown with a Juliet cap veil and pearl jewelry for the special day.
    Sarah Bray, Town & Country, 23 Aug. 2023
  • If bags don’t float your boat, there is plenty of jewelry up for grabs, too.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Keltie Knight is back on the red carpet — and her jewelry is intact.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 4 Feb. 2024
  • The hotel’s Parisian branch is no stranger to missing jewelry or thefts.
    Robert Hart, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • In The String of Pearls, the barber is a villain who slits people’s throats to take their money and jewelry.
    Laura Zornosa, Time, 7 July 2023
  • Gaspar, along with five other people, plans to rob a jewelry store in the last hours of his life.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The skirt represents the rose’s petals, while Cardi herself is the stem—hence the green jewelry.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 May 2024
  • Dirty clothes go in the hamper; jewelry is set in a dish or stored in a box, and shoes are organized.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Or opt for a more polished look with heeled sandals, jewelry, and a straw purse.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
  • Also, once set in a piece of jewelry they may be obscured.
    Tim Barber, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Documents in the jewelry box led them to the home of Lu Thi Harris, 81, who was found dead in her bedroom.
    Jamie Stengle, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Sep. 2023
  • From eye-catching jewelry to trendy tote bags, these pieces will add a touch of glamour to any look.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The house is working with the buyer and his family to create a suite of jewelry.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2023
  • For jewelry, Clark paired the dress with a pearl necklace and matching drop earrings.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Brushes, makeup, and a safe spot for jewelry are all items that should have a home on your bathroom shelves.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • All in all there are 40 legs, each of which is treated like a piece of jewelry, rendered from hammered steel.
    Gay Gassmann, ELLE Decor, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Signs explain how the Calusa used shells for tools to jewelry to home construction.
    Robin Soslow, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Pair the outfit with platform sandals and jewelry to dress it up, or throw it on over a swimsuit if you’re headed to the pool.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
  • The jewelry in the show was an extension of this aesthetic, too.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The travel case has five slots: two for glasses and three to store and organize jewelry.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
  • At a makeshift gold stand on a Rafah street, women sell the last of their jewelry and wedding dowries for cash to feed their families.
    Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Meanwhile, at an event for fine jewelry brand Tiffany & Co.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Apr. 2024
  • To sell her jewelry, Rosales would travel back and forth from Phoenix to the Navajo Nation.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Union was wearing black head-to-toe, from her long tube dress to her heels, with jewelry finishing off the outfit.
    Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023
  • The holidays are the perfect time to surprise someone with a piece of jewelry.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The second slide shows Jenner in a more low-key outfit: a cozy white ribbed dress paired with silver jewelry.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2023
  • At the time, Roger was a traveling jewelry salesman and was often away from home.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The brand’s 21st Century Collection was born—and with it, an entirely new way of looking at jewelry watches.
    Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Still, this pull was very much in keeping with Rodrigo’s own soft and feminine style, sans jewelry and with fresh, minimal makeup.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024

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