bijous

noun

variants or bijoux
plural of bijou
as in trinkets

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  1. trinkets
  2. baubles
  3. gemstones
  4. rocks
  5. brilliants
  6. gems
  7. jewels
Noun
  • These livestreams offer customers the chance to buy small trinkets hidden behind plastic boxes, capitalizing off the element of mystery and surprise.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Best barrister bookcases With four covered shelves for books and one top ledge for trinkets, frame photos or other decorative items, this is a versatile piece.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of trinkets
Noun
  • The recent Emi Jay clip engraving pop-up had kids grabbing baubles to create their own accessories.
    — Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • These humble baubles once evoked summer-camp nostalgia and antique-purse collections; now, they’re affixed to viral sensations, designer duds, and semi-precious fine jewelry.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of baubles
Noun
  • The vault safeguards more than 1,000 historic objects set with over 22,000 gemstones, while conference sessions will take place immediately outside it, giving attendees ample opportunity to explore the collection.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The emerald tiara that belonged to the Romanovs The large gemstones set in the tiara—which could also be worn as a necklace—came from the necklace that Maria Pavlovna of Russia received as a gift from her husband, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich.
    — Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 20 July 2026
Definition of gemstones
Noun
  • The landslide occurred near a mountain, where massive rocks broke loose and crashed onto the worshippers, worsening the disaster.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The rocks compact because the water is partly responsible for holding up the ground.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of rocks
Noun
  • The first hour is brilliants, razor sharp dialogue, top notch performances by Kidman and Cruise.
    — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2025
Definition of brilliants
Noun
  • York, a key settlement since Roman times when it was known as Eboracum, is one of Britain’s gems.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Goldie Hawn, 80, danced in a plunging black swimsuit with a neckline studded with silver gems.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of gems
Noun
  • No, no, Moss opted for carting around a luxurious black Hermès Birkin bag, complete with gold hardware (to match the jewels, of course).
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of jewels
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