parure

noun

pa·​rure pə-ˈru̇r 

: a matched set of ornaments (such as jewelry)

Examples of parure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fan blog reported that Princess Marie Caroline added more shimmer with statement diamond drop earrings that Princess Marie and Princess Sophie have also sported previously, bringing another heirloom into her parure of bridal jewels. —Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025

In a continuation of the strikingly modern Chaumet Bamboo collection unveiled at Couture Week in February, Jewels by Nature felt more classic, with spectacular diamond pavé collars, earrings and full parures infused with grace and movement. —Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025

The first set of jewels was unveiled last year during the Oscars, consisting of a parure composed of a necklace, earrings and a ring. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025

The pearl tiara is part of a married parure, which includes matching pearl earrings, as well as a brooch featuring a large diamond and pearl cluster, according to fan blog The Court Jeweller. —Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "adornment, ornament, matched set of jewelry," going back to Old French pareure "ornament," from parer "to prepare, adorn" + -ure -ure — more at pare

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for parure

• amour
• auteur
• grandeur
• hauteur
• velour
• verdure
• voyeur
• doer
• poor
• poore
• raconteur