bijoux
Delicate decorative trinkets
Bijoux is the plural of bijou, small and elegant pieces of jewelry or trinkets.
The word comes from French and retains its French plural form.
As an adjective, bijoux describes something small, exquisite, and elegant: a bijoux apartment in Paris.
The singular bijou appears more often in this adjectival sense.
Polished ornamental minerals
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
- diamondsPrecious crystallized carbon
gold · silver · ring · pendant · brooch · tiara · pearls · locket
Reduced-scale representation
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- daintyDelicately small and pretty
- petiteSmall and delicate
- tinyExtremely small in size
small · diminutive · pocket-sized · wee · little · fine · precious · compact
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- gildingApplying decorative gold coating
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- adornmentDecorative addition or accessory
finery · enamel · engraving · beading · scrollwork · ornamental · decorative · encrusted
gemstones
Polished ornamental minerals
diamonds · gold · silver · ring · pendant · brooch · tiara · pearls · locket · charm
miniature
Reduced-scale representation
tiny · small · diminutive · pocket-sized · wee · little · fine · precious · compact · trinket
filigree
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- gildingApplying decorative gold coating
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
adornment · finery · enamel · engraving · beading · scrollwork · ornamental · decorative · encrusted · detailed
refined
Purified or cultured
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- chicTasteful, current flair
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
exquisite · stylish · fashionable · glamorous · polished · graceful · classy · couture · Parisian · haute
- accessoriesearrings, necklace, bracelet, watch, ring
- trinketstrinket, trinket box, knickknack, bauble, gewgaw
- French fashion termshaute couture, pret-a-porter, chic, couture, avant-garde
- jewelryearrings, bracelet, necklaces, necklace, rings
- sparklesglitter, sequins, tinsel, rhinestones, sparkle
bijouxstatement pieces
Deliberately eye-catching possessions
statement jewelry · chunky jewelry · chunky · bold · ostentatious
bijouxjunk
Worthless discarded items
costume jewelry · paste jewelry · dross · rubbish · trash