Clothes and Fashion - Jewelry

Here you will learn some English words related to jewelry such as "chain", "bangle" and "anklet".

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Clothes and Fashion
amulet [noun]

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

Ex: Farmers hung amulets in their homes to ensure a good harvest .
ankh [noun]

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

anklet [noun]

a piece of jewelry that is worn around the ankle

bangle [noun]

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

bauble [noun]

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

Ex: His jacket was adorned with shiny baubles and pins .
bead [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.

Ex: As she prayed , she slowly moved her fingers over each bead of the rosary , reciting the prayers with devotion .
bling [noun]

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

bracelet [noun]

a decorative item, worn around the wrist or arm

Ex: She received a beautiful silver bracelet as a birthday gift .
brooch [noun]

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

Ex: He wore a silver thistle brooch to honor his Scottish heritage .
cameo [noun]

a piece of typically oval-shaped jewelry featuring a raised relief image, often a woman's profile, carved in a material such as shell or stone

Ex: He gifted her a gold-framed cameo necklace for their anniversary .
chain [noun]

a stylish necklace made of linked metal rings that is worn around the neck as jewelry

Ex: She lost her chain during the trip and was upset about it .
charm [noun]

a small object, often in the form of a necklace or bracelet, which is believed to bring good luck

Ex: The charm on his necklace had been passed down through generations .
clasp [noun]

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

Ex: The bag had a magnetic clasp for quick closure .
cufflink [noun]

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

earring [noun]

a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

Ex: She lost one of her favorite earrings while traveling .

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

Ex: She admired her engagement ring , which featured a halo of smaller diamonds surrounding a central gem .
gold [noun]

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

Ex: The ancient Egyptians used gold to create intricate jewelry and artifacts .
hoop [noun]

a circular earing made of metal or other material

choker [noun]

a close-fitting necklace or band worn around the neck

band [noun]

a narrow strip of material that can encircle, bind, or adorn various objects or parts of the body

pin [noun]

a small, decorative item designed to be attached to clothing

Ex: The students exchanged pins to commemorate the special event .

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

Ex: He noticed the intricate design of her nose ring as she smiled .
toe ring [noun]

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

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

karat [noun]

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

Ex: When purchasing a wedding band , they decided on a 14 karat gold ring , finding it more durable for everyday wear due to its alloy composition .
locket [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

a piece of jewelry that is round and flat, which is worn around the neck on a chain

necklace [noun]

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

Ex: The elegant necklace complemented her outfit perfectly .
trinket [noun]

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

Ex: His grandmother gifted him a charming trinket : a miniature gold key that held sentimental value .
wristlet [noun]

a bracelet or bangle that is designed to be worn around the wrist

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

jeweler [noun]

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

Ex: She visited the local jeweler to sell her collection of gold coins and diamond earrings .

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

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

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

piercing [noun]

a piece of jewelry designed to be worn in a body piercing, such as earrings, nose rings, or other decorative items

Ex: The tattoo shop also sold a variety of piercings for different body parts .
platinum [noun]

a valuable silver-gray heavy metal that is highly unreactive and ductile, used in jewelry making, medicine and a range of other industries

Ex: The medical industry uses platinum in some implants and treatments .
ring [noun]

a small, round band of metal such as gold, silver, etc. that we wear on our finger, and is often decorated with precious stones

Ex: She lost her favorite ring while swimming in the lake .
silver [noun]

a shiny grayish-white metal of high value that heat and electricity can move through it and is used in jewelry making, electronics, etc.

Ex: The circuit boards in electronics often contain traces of silver for conductivity .