English > jewelry: 1 sense > noun 1, artifactMeaning | An adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems). |
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Synonym | jewellery |
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Parts | gem, gemstone, stone | A crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry |
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Narrower | bead | A small ball with a hole through the middle |
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bijou | A small and delicately worked piece |
bling, bling bling | Flashy, ostentatious jewelry |
bracelet, bangle | jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration |
clip | An article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress |
cufflink | jewelry consisting of one of a pair of linked buttons used to fasten the cuffs of a shirt |
earring | jewelry to ornament the ear |
jewel, gem, precious stone | A precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry |
necklace | jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems / gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women) |
pin | A piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment |
ring, band | jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger |
tie clip | A piece of jewelry that holds a man's tie in place |
Broader | adornment | A decoration of color / color or interest that is added to relieve plainness |
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Spanish | joya, joyas, joyería |
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Catalan | joia, joieria, joies |
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Verbs | jewel | adorn or decorate with precious stones |
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