jewelry

Rings and bracelets

Jewelry is decorative items worn on the body—rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches.

The term covers everything from precious gems set in gold to costume pieces worth little.

She inherited her mother's jewelry.

Spelled jewellery in British English.

types

necklace

Neck-worn ornament

pendant · brooch · anklet · bangle · cufflinks · tiara · choker · locket · charm · chain

gemstones

diamond

Crystallized carbon gemstone

amethyst · opal · pearl · topaz · garnet · turquoise · aquamarine · jade · peridot · citrine

craftsmanship

goldsmith

Precious metal artisan

soldering · engraving · polishing · casting · filigree · chasing · forging · benchwork · annealing · bezel

luxury

opulence

Showy, abundant prosperity

designer · heirloom · bespoke · couture · Cartier · Tiffany · Bulgari · glamour · extravagance · status

fashion

accessorizing

Adding decorative extras

trendy · vintage · bohemian · minimalist · ensemble · styling · coordinating · seasonal · runway · streetwear

piercing

earring

Lobe-worn adornment

  • studUpright wall framing
  • hoopRigid circular frame
  • ear cuffClip-on cartilage jewelry

cartilage · lobe · nose ring · septum · belly ring · labret · tragus · industrial · gauge · pierced

materials

gold

Element seventy-nine

titanium · copper · brass · bronze · pewter · stainless steel · white gold · rose gold · vermeil · rhodium

investment

heirloom

Inherited family treasure

auction · provenance · rarity · appreciation · inheritance · bullion · gold reserve · numismatic · certification · resale value

adornment

ornamentation

Decorative additions to something

finery · regalia · ceremonial · bridal · amulet · talisman · cultural · symbolic · traditional · festive

Categories
Opposites
adornment vs. plainness

jewelryplainness

Unadorned, straightforward quality

bareness · unadorned · austerity · simplicity · nakedness

luxury/precious vs. utilitarian/common

jewelrytools

Devices for doing work

necessities · essentials · hardware · staples · basics

accessory type

jewelryworkwear

Garments for employment

safety gear · protective equipment · hard hat · utility belt

Phrases
Family

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G