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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Already this year, Foundrae and the British jewelers Cece and Lucy Delius have arrived as exclusives. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 Following the ballet, Diana returned the piece so that the jeweler could craft a pair of matching earrings. Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026 Most important is a 10x jeweler’s loupe, which is essentially a small, powerful magnifying glass. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026 Their wedding rings, designed by Porizkova, were crafted by Peter Norman jewelers in Los Angeles, and Porizkova wore a House of Gilles Couture gown. Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 17 July 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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jeweler

noun
jew·​el·​er
variants or jeweller
: a person who makes or deals in jewelry and related articles

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