jeweler

noun jew·el·er \ ˈjü-ə-lər , ˈjü-lər also ˈju̇-lər \

variants: or jeweller

|Updated on: 16 Jul 2018

Definition of jeweler

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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Renowned custom jeweler Ben Baller was also involved with Pastelle and described the brand as three major designers joining forces.

— michael saponara, Billboard, "Kanye West's Scrapped Pastelle Line Was 'His University for Fashion'," 10 July 2018
Although some jewelers such as Goldberg may be fairly neutral, extreme views about synthetic diamonds are common.

— annabelle williams, Philly.com, "What do lab-grown diamonds mean for Jewelers Row?," 7 July 2018
That, and rising rents on Union Square, has led Grant Avenue to become the new luxury corridor, lined with boutiques by Dior, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and Fendi, as well as jeweler Harry Winston, Cartier and nearby Shreve.

— carolyne zinko, SFChronicle.com, "Graff jeweler reopens with a whisper for hush-hush clients in SF," 20 June 2018
To distinguish the synthetics from natural diamonds, De Beers will market them under the Lightbox Jewelry brand and mark them with a logo too small to see with the naked eye but visible to jewelers with magnifying glasses.

— mike rogoway, OregonLive.com, "Diamonds in Gresham: De Beers will build $94 million synthetic gem factory," 31 May 2018
Besides the sparkling tiara, Meghan accessorized with delicate diamond stud earrings by French jeweler Cartier, along with one simple diamond bracelet also by the designer on her right hand.

— kaitlyn frey, PEOPLE.com, "Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding Dress Is a Nod to American Royalty: See Her Inspiration!," 19 May 2018
Brees told the Union-Tribune the jeweler has misrepresented the facts.

— morgan cook, sandiegouniontribune.com, "La Jolla jeweler being sued by football great Drew Brees says Brees acknowledged being 'cash poor'," 27 June 2018
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that : 0%: 0% TMZ previously reported that the ring was designed by jeweler Greg Yuna and cost $93,000.

— lindsey v thompson, Teen Vogue, "Pete Davidson Posts Instagram With Ariana Grande Showing Off Rumored Engagement Ring," 15 June 2018
For the next 200 years, the pearl was sold among various jewelers and aristocrats until the Amsterdam Pearl Society acquired it in 1979.

— Time, "The World's Largest Freshwater Pearl Is Sold at Auction for $374,000," 1 June 2018

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jeweler

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Definition of jeweler for English Language Learners

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

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jeweler

noun jew·el·er

variants: or jeweller \ˈjü-ə-lər\

Definition of jeweler for Students

: a person who makes or buys and sells jewelry and related articles (as silverware)

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