jewellery
Rings and necklaces
Jewellery is the British spelling of jewelry—decorative items worn on the body, typically made from precious metals, gemstones, or other ornamental materials: rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings.
She keeps her jewellery in a velvet-lined box.
The word covers both fine pieces and costume jewellery made from less valuable materials.
Neck-worn ornament
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- earringLobe-worn adornment
- ringClosed curve shape
- broochDecorative fastening ornament
pendant · anklet · bangle · choker · cufflink · tiara · locket · medallion
Element seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
brass · titanium · palladium · pewter · rhodium · vermeil · rose gold · white gold
Crystallized carbon gemstone
- rubyPrecious red gemstone
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
- sapphireBlue precious corundum
- amethystPurple semiprecious quartz
opal · pearl · topaz · garnet · turquoise · aquamarine · peridot · citrine
Precious metal artisan
- silversmithMaker of silver objects
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
soldering · polishing · setting · casting · forging · hallmarking · bezel · chasing
Showy, abundant prosperity
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- affluenceAbundance of money
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
exclusive · high-end · designer · boutique · heirloom · bespoke · couture · status
Add decorative extras
- embellishAdd decorative elements
- beautifyMake more attractive
- enhanceIncrease in quality
- bedeckTo ornament elaborately
adorn · sparkle · glint · glisten · shine · dangle · finery · elegance
Green gemstone wrist circle
- scarabBeetle held sacred anciently
- evil eyeHarm-dealing gaze, supposedly
- hamsaPalm-shaped protective amulet
- rosary beadsString for counting prayers
crucifix · prayer beads · mala · talismanic · ceremonial · bridal · heirloom · tribal
necklace
Neck-worn ornament
brooch · pendant · anklet · bangle · choker · cufflink · tiara · locket · medallion · charm
gold
Element seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
bronze · brass · titanium · palladium · pewter · rhodium · vermeil · rose gold · white gold · sterling
diamond
Crystallized carbon gemstone
amethyst · opal · pearl · topaz · garnet · turquoise · aquamarine · peridot · citrine · tanzanite
goldsmith
Precious metal artisan
- silversmithMaker of silver objects
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
filigree · soldering · polishing · setting · casting · forging · hallmarking · bezel · chasing · annealing
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- affluenceAbundance of money
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
splendor · exclusive · high-end · designer · boutique · heirloom · bespoke · couture · status · elite
accessorize
Add decorative extras
bedeck · adorn · sparkle · glint · glisten · shine · dangle · finery · elegance · glamour
jade bangle
Green gemstone wrist circle
- scarabBeetle held sacred anciently
- evil eyeHarm-dealing gaze, supposedly
- hamsaPalm-shaped protective amulet
rosary beads · crucifix · prayer beads · mala · talismanic · ceremonial · bridal · heirloom · tribal · ethnic
- Old Spellingsaether, connexion, magick, shew, shoppe
- Aegean Bronze AgeKnossos, Mycenae, Minoans, palace ruins, Phaistos Disc
jewelleryplainness
Unadorned, straightforward quality
unadorned · austerity · simplicity · bareness · bare
jewellerynecessities
What you cannot lack
essentials · basic goods · bare necessities · basics · staples
jewelleryjunk
Worthless discarded items
trash · rubbish · scrap · disposables · costume jewellery
- costume jewelleryNon-precious decorative accessories