jewellery
Britishnoun
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objects that are worn for personal adornment, such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, etc, considered collectively
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the art or business of a jeweller
Example Sentences
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The rest goes to jewellery or serves as a safety net and financial asset.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Performing as the Kangol Crew, Rick played up his English heritage - wearing regal capes and ostentatious jewellery, while referring to himself as Rick the Ruler or Richard of Nottingham.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Evidence suggests the site was prepared with care, and the victims were interred with personal belongings such as bronze jewellery and ceramic drinking vessels.
From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026
The president of France's famed Palace of Versailles took over as head of the Louvre following a litany of problems at the world's most-visited museum including a $100-million jewellery robbery.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
In front of them marched Octavian, purple robes over his armour, Imperial gold jewellery glittering on his neck and arms, and a crown of laurels on his head as if he’d already won the battle.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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