a piece of jewelry that some wear around their neck and consider as a form of protection against evil, disease, etc.
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ankh
ankh
/ˈænk/
noun
an object or design similar to a cross with a loop on top, considered to be the sign of life in ancient Egypt
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anklet
anklet
/ˈæŋkɫɪt/
noun
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the ankle
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bangle
bangle
/ˈbæŋɡəɫ/
noun
a rigid piece of jewelry in a circular shape worn around the wrist
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bauble
bauble
/ˈbɔbəɫ/
noun
a showy piece of jewelry, low in artistic value or price
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bead
bead
/ˈbid/
noun
one of a series of small balls of wood, glass, etc. with a hole in the middle that a string can go through to make a rosary or necklace, etc.
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bling
bling
/blˈɪŋ/
noun
showy and shiny piece of jewelry or similar expensive accessory worn to attract attention
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bracelet
bracelet
/ˈbɹeɪsɫət/
noun
An ornamental item, worn on the wrist or arm
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brooch
brooch
/ˈbɹoʊtʃ/, /ˈbɹutʃ/
noun
a piece of jewelry that is pinned to the garment
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cameo
cameo
/ˈkæmiˌoʊ/
noun
a piece of jewelry oval in shape with a portrait of a woman's head carved into a background with a different color
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chain
chain
/ˈtʃeɪn/
noun
a decorative chain (a series of connected metal rings) worn around the neck as jewelry
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charm
charm
/ˈtʃɑɹm/
noun
a small object worn on a necklace or bracelet, mostly as a form of decoration, which some believe might bring good luck
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clasp
clasp
/ˈkɫæsp/
noun
a metal device such as a hook that is used to fasten a belt, piece of jewelry, etc.
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cufflink
cufflink
/kˈʌflɪŋk/
noun
each of the pair of decorative buttons linked to a man's shirt cuff
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earring
earring
/ˈiɹɪŋ/, /ˈɪɹɪŋ/
noun
a piece of jewelry worn on the ear
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engagement ring
engagement ring
/ɛnɡˈeɪdʒmənt ɹˈɪŋ/
noun
a ring that someone gives their partner after agreeing to marry each other
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gold
gold
/ˈɡoʊɫd/
noun
a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry
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hoop
hoop
/ˈhup/
noun
a circular earing made of metal or other material
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choker
choker
/tʃˈoʊkɚ/
noun
necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
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band
band
/ˈbænd/
noun
jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
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pin
pin
/ˈpɪn/
noun
a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
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nose ring
nose ring
/nˈoʊz ɹˈɪŋ/
noun
a ring worn in a person's nose as decoration or put in an animal's nose to lead it
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toe ring
toe ring
/toʊ ɹɪŋ/
noun
*** a ring made out of metals and non-metals worn on any of the toes
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clip-on earring
clip-on earring
/klɪp ɑn ˈɪrɪŋz/
noun
***a piece of jewelry that hang on the ear lobe as opposed to items that go through it
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karat
karat
/ˈkɛɹət/
noun
a unit to measure the purity of gold, the purest gold being 24 karats
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locket
locket
/ˈɫɑkɪt/
noun
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
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medallion
medallion
/məˈdæɫjən/
noun
a piece of jewelry that is round and flat, which is worn around the neck on a chain
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necklace
necklace
/ˈnɛkɫəs/
noun
a piece of jewelry, consisting of a chain, string of beads, etc. worn around the neck as decoration
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nose ring
nose ring
/nˈoʊz ɹˈɪŋ/
noun
a ring worn in a person's nose as decoration or put in an animal's nose to lead it
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trinket
trinket
/ˈtɹɪŋkət/
noun
a small decorative object worn as jewelry that is not much valuable
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wristlet
wristlet
/ɹˈɪslət/
noun
a band or bracelet worn around the wrist
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jeweled headdress
jeweled headdress
/dʒˈuːəld hˈɛddɹɛs/
noun
a headdress adorned with jewels
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jeweler
jeweler
/ˈdʒuəɫɝ/, /ˈdʒuɫɝ/
noun
someone who makes jewelry
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jewelry store
jewelry store
/dʒˈuːəlɹi stˈoːɹ/
noun
a firm that sells and buys jewelry
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pierced earring
pierced earring
noun
*** specially-designed earrings that have a sharp tip to pierce earlobes and the outer ear cartilage
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jewelry maker
jewelry maker
/dʒˈuːəlɹi mˈeɪkɚ/
noun
someone who makes jewelry
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piercing
piercing
/ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/
noun
a piece of jewelry that is attached to a part of the body that has been pierced
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platinum
platinum
/ˈpɫætənəm/, /ˈpɫætnəm/
noun
a valuable silver-gray heavy metal that is highly unreactive and ductile, used in jewelry making, medicine and a range of other industries
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ring
ring
/ˈɹɪŋ/
noun
a piece of jewelry that we wear on our finger, consisting of a round, small band of metal (gold, silver, etc.), and often decorated with precious stones
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silver
silver
/ˈsɪɫvɝ/
noun
a shiny grayish-white metal of high value that heat and electricity can move through it and is used in jewelry making, tableware, coins, electronics, etc.