Definitions

jewelry

[joo-uhl-ree, jool-ree] / ˈdʒu əl ri, ˈdʒul ri /

NOUN

precious stones, metals worn as decoration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bracelet brooch costume earring gem glass gold jewel knickknack necklace ornament pendant silver tiara treasure trinket

STRONG

adornment anklet band bangle bauble beads bijou bling brass cameo chain charm choker cross crown diamonds finery frippery ice junk lavaliere locket pin regalia ring rock rosary solitaire sparkler stickpin stone

WEAK

tie pin

Antonyms

STRONG

plainness

Example Sentences

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According to US reports, the ring was purchased from Artifex Fine Jewelry.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Jewelry prices are up a record 21% over the past year, according to the most recent inflation report from the government.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

Jewelry demand, by contrast, dropped 23% to 300 tons in the first quarter, the lowest since mid-2020, as record prices curbed consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Jewelry is expected to be the largest chunk of this year’s Valentine’s Day spending, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Jewelry was so public . . . and personal, which was why he'd bought it.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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