Meaning & use
jewelry
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Ornamental items, such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, typically made from precious metals and stones and worn for personal adornment.
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She keeps her grandmother's jewelry in a small wooden box.
The store specializes in handmade silver jewelry.
A note on using this word
'Jewelry' is the standard American spelling, while 'jewellery' is preferred in British and most other varieties of English.
Words with a similar meaning
jewelleryadornments
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