bejeweling
Setting with stones
Bejeweling is the act of adorning something with jewels or jewel-like ornaments.
The word appears in descriptions of elaborate decoration: She spent hours bejeweling the costume for the pageant.
Figuratively, anything that sparkles or glitters can bejewel a surface: Stars bejeweling the night sky.
Also spelled bejewelling.
Decorative addition or accessory
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- bedeckingAdding ornaments lavishly
- accessorizingAdding decorative extras
encrusting · studding · trimming · gilding · enhancement · finery · appliqué · inlay
Precious metal artisan
- silversmithMaker of silver objects
- lapidaryWorker of precious stones
- settingContext of events
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
filigree · engraving · inlaying · metalwork · polishing · soldering · bezel · prong
Showy, abundant prosperity
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- lavishnessExcessive richness or abundance
- sumptuousnessExtreme costly elegance
- grandeurImpressive splendor and scale
magnificence · splendor · richness · decadence · prestige · exclusivity · couture · bespoke
Crystallized carbon gemstone
- rubyPrecious red gemstone
- sapphireBlue precious corundum
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
- pearlMollusk-formed gemstone
amethyst · topaz · opal · garnet · turquoise · jade · aquamarine · crystal
Decorative metallic flecks
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
- lusterSoft reflected light
gleam · scintillation · dazzle · iridescence · refraction · twinkle · glisten · sheen
adornment
Decorative addition or accessory
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- bedeckingAdding ornaments lavishly
accessorizing · encrusting · studding · trimming · gilding · enhancement · finery · appliqué · inlay · overlay
goldsmith
Precious metal artisan
- silversmithMaker of silver objects
- lapidaryWorker of precious stones
- settingContext of events
mounting · filigree · engraving · inlaying · metalwork · polishing · soldering · bezel · prong · pavé
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- lavishnessExcessive richness or abundance
- sumptuousnessExtreme costly elegance
grandeur · magnificence · splendor · richness · decadence · prestige · exclusivity · couture · bespoke · heirloom
diamond
Crystallized carbon gemstone
pearl · amethyst · topaz · opal · garnet · turquoise · jade · aquamarine · crystal · rhinestone
glitter
Decorative metallic flecks
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
luster · gleam · scintillation · dazzle · iridescence · refraction · twinkle · glisten · sheen · flash
tiara
Ornamental feminine headband
brooch · ring · earring · pendant · choker · diadem · coronet · anklet · cuff · bangle
bejewelingstripping
Removing outer layers
denuding · plain · unadorned · undecorated · simplifying
bejewelingdefacing
Spoiling an appearance
marring · despoiling · degrading · cheapening · tarnishing
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