Synonyms of jewels

jewels 1 of 2

noun

plural of jewel

1

as in gems

a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament

a necklace set with priceless jewels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gems
• rocks
• gemstones
• brilliants
• jewelries
• baubles
• trinkets
• rhinestones
• cabochons
• scarabs
• cameos
• birthstones
• baguettes
• zircons
• solitaires
• crown jewels
• bijous
• pastes
• teardrops

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roughs

2

as in treasures

an asset that brings praise or renown

an illuminated medieval manuscript that is the jewel of the library's collection of rare books

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treasures
• trophies
• crown jewels
• attractions
• honors
• highlights
• glories
• features
• boasts
• prides
• credits
• excellences
• feathers in one's cap
• values
• virtues
• showpieces
• merits
• pièces de résistance
• distinctions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defects
• stains
• disgraces
• blemishes
• stigmas
• blots
• smudges
• slurs
• shames
• dishonors
• horrors
• eyesores
• smirches
• frights
• messes

3

as in prizes

someone or something unusually desirable

a star athlete who would be a jewel for any team

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gems
• treasures
• prizes
• pearls
• plums
• valuables
• blessings
• catches
• spoils
• finds
• goodies
• windfalls
• booties
• brass rings
• swags
• golds
• loots
• glories
• plunders
• godsends
• treasure troves
• prides
• prize moneys
• jackpots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losers
• lemons

jewels

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of jewel

as in diamonds

Related Words

• gems
• diamonds
• pearls
• traps
• accessorizes
• tricks (out)
• impearls
• ribbons
• bosses
• feathers
• brightens
• dresses up
• smartens
• garlands
• furbelows
• freshens
• frills
• braids
• fringes
• spruces (up)
• embroiders
• fillets
• filigrees
• chases
• appliqués
• wreathes
• laces
• swags
• flounces
• figures
• gilds
• ornaments
• paints
• hangs
• decks
• adorns
• graces
• drapes
• festoons
• garnishes
• redecorates
• decorates
• dresses
• embellishes
• beautifies
• bedecks
• embosses
• bedizens
• arrays
• enriches
• redoes
• trims
• dolls up
• caparisons
• pretties (up)
• blazons
• gussies up
• emblazes
• fancifies
• glitzes (up)
• does up
• fancies up
• does

Dissimilar Words

• displays
• reveals
• strips
• simplifies
• streamlines
• denudes
• exposes
• uncovers
• bares
• divests
• scars
• dismantles
• spoils
• disfigures
• mars
• uglifies
• defaces
• blemishes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jewels

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

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

Not one to opt for simplicity, Rihanna stepped out in a head-turning body harness decked out in jewels and tassels with room to show off her skin. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 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

Its owner, Seigo Katsuragawa, guides shoppers through an array of handmade neckties and bow ties lining the walls and nestled like jewels in rows of wooden drawers. — New York Times, 31 July 2026

As wildfires continue to rage across southern France, George and Amal Clooney are facing the possible loss of one of the crown jewels of their $50 million property portfolio. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 July 2026

Last week, the Louvre reopened its Apollo Gallery, now empty, as the jewels are still missing. — News Desk, Artforum, 27 July 2026