jewellery
noun
jew·el·lery
chiefly British spelling of jewelry
: ornamental pieces (such as rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets) that are made of materials which may or may not be precious (such as gold, silver, glass, and plastic), are often set with genuine or imitation gems, and are worn for personal adornment
a collection of valuable jewelry
a jewelry store
see also costume jewelry
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Perfumes and cosmetics sales were down 1%, while watches and jewellery sales rose 8% for the quarter.
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Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
But those that were more exposed to higher-end luxury, like jewellery, and typically attracted wealthier shoppers, fared better.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Other much-appreciated touches include breakfast available 24 hours a day, complimentary Berluti shoe shine for all guests, and the possibility of arranging in-room Bulgari jewellery viewings and sales when visiting the in-house boutique feels like a chore.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Days are easy to fill, shopping on King’s Parade (be sure to pop into Nomads for unique trinkets and jewellery), browsing the stalls in the bustling Market Square or visiting one of the city’s world-class museums (the Fitzwilliam is a must).
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
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Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
But those that were more exposed to higher-end luxury, like jewellery, and typically attracted wealthier shoppers, fared better.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Other much-appreciated touches include breakfast available 24 hours a day, complimentary Berluti shoe shine for all guests, and the possibility of arranging in-room Bulgari jewellery viewings and sales when visiting the in-house boutique feels like a chore.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Days are easy to fill, shopping on King’s Parade (be sure to pop into Nomads for unique trinkets and jewellery), browsing the stalls in the bustling Market Square or visiting one of the city’s world-class museums (the Fitzwilliam is a must).
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Jewellery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewellery. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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