Jewelry: English Vocabulary List

a small object, often worn as jewelry, believed to protect the wearer from harm, danger, or evil influences

"He wears an amulet for protection."

"She wore a small silver amulet on a chain around her neck believing it would protect her from evil spirits."

an object or design similar to a cross with a loop on top, considered to be the sign of life in ancient Egypt

"The ankh symbolizes eternal life."

"The ankh was an ancient Egyptian symbol representing eternal life and was often carried by gods."

a rigid piece of jewelry in a circular shape worn around the wrist

"She wore a golden bangle during the ceremony"

"She wore several shiny gold bangles on her wrist that made a pleasant sound when she moved."

a small, flashy piece of jewelry or decoration that is inexpensive and ornamental

"She hangs baubles on Christmas tree."

"The Christmas tree was decorated with shiny glass baubles in red green and gold that reflected the twinkling lights."

showy and shiny piece of jewelry or similar expensive accessory worn to attract attention

"Her bling sparkles under lights."

"The rapper wore heavy gold chains and diamond encrusted watches displaying a lot of bling."

a decorative item, worn around the wrist or arm

"She wore a gold bracelet."

"He gave her a bracelet for her birthday."

a decorative ornament, often metal set with gems or enamel, fastened to clothing by a hinged pin and catch

"The antique brooch was made of silver."

"The antique gold brooch was decorated with small pearls and had belonged to her great grandmother."

a device, such as a buckle, hook, or clip, used to fasten or hold two objects together

"The gold clasp is broken."

"The clasp on her necklace was very small and difficult for her to fasten by herself."

each of the pair of decorative buttons linked to a man's shirt cuff

"Gold cufflink worn."

"He wore elegant gold cufflink with his formal shirt for the wedding ceremony last weekend."

a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

"She lost one earring."

"The earring sparkled in the light."

a ring that someone gives their partner after agreeing to marry each other

"The engagement ring is shining."

"He bought an engagement ring for the proposal."

a close-fitting necklace or band worn around the neck

"The velvet choker has a cameo."

"She wore a black velvet choker with a small cameo pendant close around her neck a Victorian style accessory."

a ring worn in a person's nose as decoration or put in an animal's nose to lead it

"Her nose ring is small."

"She wore a small gold nose ring in her left nostril a traditional piercing in her culture."

a small ring worn on the toe, typically on the second or third toe, as a form of jewelry or adornment

"She wears a silver toe ring."

"She wore a thin silver toe ring on her second toe a subtle piece of jewelry that peeked out from her sandals."

an earring that clips onto the earlobe or other parts of the ear, without requiring piercing

"She wore a clip-on earring."

"Since she never had her ears pierced, she always preferred a clip-on earring that matched her elegant evening dress perfectly."

a unit to measure the purity of gold, the purest gold being 24 karats

"24 karat gold."

"This ring is made of 18 karat gold."

a small decorative case, usually made of valuable metal, which a memento can be kept inside and is worn around the neck on a chain or necklace

"He gave a locket."

"She cherished the antique locket that contained a tiny photograph of her grandmother."

a piece of jewelry, consisting of a chain, string of beads, etc. worn around the neck as decoration

"She bought a pearl necklace."

"The necklace was a birthday gift."

a small decorative object worn as jewelry that is not much valuable

"She bought a trinket."

"She admired the small, inexpensive trinket she had picked up at the local market as a souvenir."

a decorative headpiece worn as a symbol of royalty or ceremonial significance

"The queen wears jeweled headdress."

"The Indian bride wore a heavy jeweled headdress that cascaded down her forehead and framed her face beautifully."

a person who buys, makes, repairs, or sells jewelry and watches

"The jeweler fixed ring."

"The jeweler carefully set the diamond into the engagement ring using tiny prongs."

a retail business establishment that specializes in selling various types of jewelry

"The jewelry store sells diamond rings."

"He went to the jewelry store to buy a diamond engagement ring for his girlfriend."

an earring worn by piercing the ear, typically made of metal, plastic, or other materials, used as jewelry or adornment

"She buys gold pierced earrings."

"She wore small diamond stud pierced earrings that she never took out even when she slept."

a person or business that creates, designs, and produces jewelry pieces using various materials and techniques

"The jewelry maker works with silver."

"The jewelry maker crafted unique rings and necklaces from recycled silver and ethically sourced gemstones."