as in jewelry
decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body
We strolled down a Paris street lined with vendors selling all types of tourist bijouteries.
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Recent Examples of bijouterie
At the Studio City market, Sunrise Organic Farm — a relatively new entrant into the game of fruit and vegetable musical chairs that is the Southern California farmers market system — has had tables loaded with cherry toms like a bijouterie counter.
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Amy Scattergoodstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2019
Amy Scattergoodstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bijouterie
Noun
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On Saturday evening, a man made off with goods from a jewelry store in the 3800 block of West 26th Street.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Holiday marketing promotes diamond jewelry only as Valentine's Day or milestone anniversary gifts.—
Malana VanTayler,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Vintage gems, like this Gucci 1999 piece, are also typical of the Rihanna school of style, from archival accessories and custom couture, to Chanel faux fur jackets, retro sports jerseys, or Galliano-era Dior saddle bags.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
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Paired with white jeans (a trend recently worn by Bella Hadid and Elle Fanning), it can be dressed up with heels and a chic bag or down with flats and casual accessories.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Bijouterie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bijouterie. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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