jeweler

noun

jew·​el·​er ˈjü-ə-lər How to pronounce jeweler (audio)
ˈjü-lər
also ˈju̇-lər
variants or jeweller
1
: one who makes or repairs jewelry
2
: one who deals in jewelry, precious stones, watches, and usually silverware and china

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The couple announced their engagement in August 2025, and Peter popped the question with a ring linked to the jeweler that made Queen Elizabeth's own engagement ring. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Hunt said Scott Polk, the master jeweler who helped create her ring, also worked on her mother’s ring. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 Despite the jeweler’s eye for detail, though, Saariaho has created an array of archetypes, not a cast of humans who might develop, relating to one another in evolving ways. Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026 The Delhi Durbar Emerald choker is part of a set called the Delhi Durbar Parure that was created for Queen Mary in 1911 by the former crown jeweler Garrard. Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jeweler

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jeweler was in the 14th century

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“Jeweler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jeweler. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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jeweler

noun
jew·​el·​er
variants or jeweller
ˈjü-ə-lər How to pronounce jeweler (audio)
ˈjü-lər
: a person who makes or deals in jewelry and related articles

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