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

Examples of jeweler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And on Friday, at an intimate dinner at the Château Marmont in L.A., the actress and the jeweler took their partnership to the next level with the debut of Roberts’ first-ever collection created in collaboration with the brand. Andrea Lavinthal, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024 The ornate silverwork bar — made by Sevillian jeweler Orfebre Villareal — is a true showstopper and the perfect place for a cocktail. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2024 Lugano is well-versed in philanthropy, too: Most recently, the jeweler gifted $2.5 million to the Orange County Museum of Art to provide general admission to the public for the next decade. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024 The budding jeweler worked hard to develop her métier. Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 The jeweler is known for creating custom, over-the-top diamond bling for professional athletes. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2024 The jeweler said this was most apparent in the lines resembling rays of sunlight that project out from the medals’ center. Oscar Holland, CNN, 8 Feb. 2024 These jewelers offer name-brand jewelry, colored stones, timepieces and diamonds, with customizable modern or vintage-style pieces. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024 The Tiffany Bird on a Rock brooch that White sported was created by French jeweler Jean Schlumberger, with this version using a 13-carat diamond, platinum, 18-karat yellow gold, an array of smaller diamonds, and a pink sapphire. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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