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Recent Examples of parure
Wilhelmina was prudent and reserved; Juliana opted for the complete ensemble; Beatrix often chose to combine pieces of the parure without always resorting to the tiara.
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Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
25 Jan. 2026
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.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
Sapphire jewelry set Worn by successive members of the Orléans family, including the last queen of France, Marie-Amélie, a sapphire parure, or a matching set of jewelry, was also taken in the raid.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
20 Oct. 2025
The fan blog reported that Princess Marie Caroline added more shimmer with statement diamond drop earrings that Princess Marie and Princess Sophie have also sported previously, bringing another heirloom into her parure of bridal jewels.
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Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
25 Jan. 2026
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,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
Sapphire jewelry set Worn by successive members of the Orléans family, including the last queen of France, Marie-Amélie, a sapphire parure, or a matching set of jewelry, was also taken in the raid.
—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
20 Oct. 2025
The fan blog reported that Princess Marie Caroline added more shimmer with statement diamond drop earrings that Princess Marie and Princess Sophie have also sported previously, bringing another heirloom into her parure of bridal jewels.
—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parure
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Who knew the colder months could offer such lush (not to mention tasty) fodder for garniture.
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Your clock garniture set is by Tiffany & Company of New York and dates to the last quarter of the 19th century.
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Brandon also participated in ceremonial dances and wore traditional regalia.
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Princess Kate and her children rode in a carriage together during the parade while Prince William rode horseback in his military regalia alongside Prince Edward and Princess Anne.
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Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments.
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Staff members draped us with orchid leis and invited us to stroll the lawn, where instructors taught us how to play the traditional bowling game ulu maika, and artisans offered wood carvings and flower adornments.
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There, chic diamond necklaces lay in glass boxes on navy blue velvet, and bracelets, earrings and rings were on show in custom antique jewelry boxes made from an assortment of 1950s tins.
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Wear the dress with sneakers and a crossbody bag while sightseeing, then dress it up with heeled sandals and gold jewelry for dinner.
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Last July during Paris Couture, Belgian designer Dries Criel unveiled his first high-jewelry collection, translating his signature sculptural-gold language into one-of-a-kind works set with important gemstones, diamonds, and sleek enamel.
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The gemstone features an image of Victoria, the goddess of victory, on a chariot.
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Scenes from the Old and New Testaments unfold across its length, set within an elaborate decorative scheme inspired by Roman ornamentation.
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The pop-up will display 20 pieces designed by Musa, as well as art depicting the dental ornamentation.
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Understand how your disability benefits are protected A major concern for many disability recipients is whether a debt collector can take their benefits via tools like wage garnishment or bank levies.
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Content oversight provided by Studio 1847 When a creditor obtains a court order, a portion of a worker’s paycheck can be subject to garnishment.
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There will be plenty of chances for Swain to break down defenders and attempt to wow on his way to the basket — but those moments will be a garnish rather than the main entree of his rookie season.
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For a pretty presentation, save some of the green fennel fronds to use as a garnish.
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“Parure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parure. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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