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
  • Scout tops her list for antiques and midcentury modern furnishings; Room Service is the place to unearth affordable trinkets, vintage tableware, and furniture ready to be rehabbed.
    — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Beaded jewelry, trinkets, beach coverups, and more are all priced to sell at Bali Cargo Company in Neptune Beach.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 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
  • When antique shopping, some valuable pieces can resemble costume jewelry despite containing precious metals and gemstones.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026
  • And gemstones make a worthy jewelry investment (an emerald ring is an emerald ring, after all), but if the stars have anything to say about it, your zodiac’s signature stone is the one worth wearing.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of gemstones
Noun
  • Dumping thousands of cubic meters of rocks into the river to slow down the flow of water and increase water levels did not help the cause.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The duo tries their best to be each other’s rock, but sometimes rocks break things.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 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
  • Both teams turned in defensive gems in the second inning, though only one resulted in an out.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Upstate New York has no shortage of escape routes—charming inns, boutique hotels, and endless Airbnb gems—and choosing one is always the hardest part.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of gems
Noun
  • These programs,the crown jewels of public diplomacy, also happen to be cheap.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Though most wouldn’t associate diamonds with crystal healing, Huang says the rare jewels—which Aries and Taurus both count among their birthstones—actually hold a meaning of their own.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of jewels
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