English > jewellery: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact| Meaning | 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 | jewelry |
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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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