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The parure — the set of amethysts that appeared in a tiara, earrings and a necklace — was a gift to the royal from Princess Catherine of Württemberg, The Royal Watcher reported.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Feb. 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
The partnership unveiled a parure co-designed by the maison’s co-president and artistic director, Caroline Scheufele, and Julia Roberts, Chopard’s global ambassador.
—Rachel Besser, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2024
The Queen was gifted a dazzling aquamarine and diamond necklace and earrings from the president of Brazil in honor of her coronation in 1953, and the tiara made the parure complete.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2023
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Feb. 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
The partnership unveiled a parure co-designed by the maison’s co-president and artistic director, Caroline Scheufele, and Julia Roberts, Chopard’s global ambassador.
—Rachel Besser, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2024
The Queen was gifted a dazzling aquamarine and diamond necklace and earrings from the president of Brazil in honor of her coronation in 1953, and the tiara made the parure complete.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parure
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Instead, the piece is most commonly used as either a mantel garniture (there were two matching pieces that often came with it, small compotes for the garniture) or as a table centerpiece (often with two diminutive candelabra).—
Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson,
Star Tribune,
1 Dec. 2020
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Who knew the colder months could offer such lush (not to mention tasty) fodder for garniture.—
Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
16 Dec. 2022
Noun
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Both were for the young, the inexperienced, and for people whose reality was dull enough and sturdy enough to make fantasy or imagination a desirable escape or a necessary adornment.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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The Row arguably makes our favorite luxury version for everyday, with strappy detailing and a jewel-like adornment.—
Lara Oliveri,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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As for her jewelry, Johansson opted for statement silver earrings and a few delicate pieces to accessorize her attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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Then came Very Cavallari, another spinoff that honed in on her life in Nashville, her Uncommon James jewelry brand, and her relationship with her now ex-husband Jay Cutler.—
Hannah Dylan Pasternak,
SELF,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Wearing pearls, colorful gemstones, or delicate hoops are just a few of the tricks up your sleeve.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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Tide pools glistened like topaz gemstones set in jagged rock.—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Their handbags would be architectural in shape, sleek and spare of overwrought ornamentation.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
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The Raw Edition from Copenhagen Distillery is a clear statement of intent, avoiding ornamentation and putting instead process and material at the forefront.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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That would open up the possibility of garnishment, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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So people who are facing a smaller federal benefit as a result of garnishment are likely in a panic, said Nancy Nierman, assistant director of the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program in New York.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Stir to chill, then strain the cold cocktail into the prepared highball glass and garnish with the rosemary sprig.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
18 June 2025
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Express a lemon twist or garnish of your choice over the top or dropped in depending on your mood.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Meanwhile, local favorite Pho Momma joined the notable Bib Gourmand list, cementing its status as one of Sacramento’s best under-the-radar dining gems.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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However, the journalist revealed in an interview with Vogue that the center stone is actually a rare pink diamond with a slight rose tone to the gem.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
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“Parure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parure. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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