jewels
Treasures worth securing
Jewels are precious or semiprecious stones, especially when cut and polished for ornament: She wore her finest jewels to the gala.
By extension, jewel applies to anything treasured or prized: This painting is the jewel of the collection.
The crown jewels are a nation's ceremonial regalia.
In watchmaking, jewels are hard stones used as bearings in the movement.
Informally, the family jewels means male genitals.
Crystallized carbon gemstone
- rubyPrecious red gemstone
- sapphireBlue precious corundum
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
- opalHydrated silica gemstone
topaz · amethyst · garnet · turquoise · aquamarine · peridot · citrine · tanzanite
Valued wealth or keepsake
- richesAbundant valuable possessions
- fortuneWealth or destiny
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
opulence · affluence · luxury · extravagance · vault · collection · estate · endowment
Neck-worn ornament
- ringClosed curve shape
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
- tiaraOrnamental feminine headband
crown · brooch · pendant · anklet · choker · diadem · circlet · bangle
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- sparkleEmit flashing light
- glistenShine with reflected light
gleam · luster · radiance · scintillation · glint · iridescence · fire · refraction
diamond
Crystallized carbon gemstone
opal · topaz · amethyst · garnet · turquoise · aquamarine · peridot · citrine · tanzanite · alexandrite
treasure
Valued wealth or keepsake
inheritance · opulence · affluence · luxury · extravagance · vault · collection · estate · endowment · priceless
necklace
Neck-worn ornament
tiara · crown · brooch · pendant · anklet · choker · diadem · circlet · bangle · cufflinks
brilliance
Exceptional intelligence or luster
glisten · gleam · luster · radiance · scintillation · glint · iridescence · fire · refraction · twinkle
setting
Context of events
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- goldsmithingCrafting items from gold
silversmithing · engraving · enamel · inlay · cabochon · faceting · lapidary · prong · bezel · pavé
- bank vaultvault door, safe deposit box, safe-deposit box, safety deposit box, strongroom
- gemstonesdiamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire, pearl
- high societygossip, socialites, socialite, aristocrats, aristocrat
- opulenceluxury, wealth, affluence, extravagance, opulence
- Princess Thingstiara, crown, gown, scepter, throne
- royal ceremoniescoronation ceremony, crowning, royal procession, state banquet, royal ball
jewelsrhinestones
Imitation diamond crystals
paste · cubic zirconia · knockoffs · costume jewelry · fakes
- jewelry boxContainer for personal ornaments
- turquoise jewelryAccessories featuring blue-green stones
- jewelry storeRetail gem merchant
- crown jewelMost valued possession
- costume jewelryNon-precious decorative adornments
- family jewelsInherited precious ornaments
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