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NounSingular jewellery Plural usually uncountable; plural jewelleries jewellery (usually uncountable; plural jewelleries)
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Related termsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Jewellery (pronounced /ˈdʒuːəlri/ or /ˈdʒuːələri/) or jewelry (see American and British English spelling differences) signifies items of personal adornment, such as necklaces, rings, brooches, earrings and bracelets. Jewellery may be made from any material, such as gemstones, precious metals or shells, besides other materials, depending on cultural differences and availability of materials. Jewellery may be appreciated because of geometric or other patterns, or meaningful symbols. (Items such as belts and handbags etc. are considered to be accessories rather than jewellery.) The word jewellery is derived from the word jewel, which was Anglicised from the Old French "jouel" circa the 13th century. Further tracing leads back to the Latin word "jocale", meaning plaything. Jewellery is one of the oldest forms of body adornment; recently found 100,000 year-old beads made from Nassarius shells, are thought to be the oldest known jewellery. Jewellery is sometimes seen as wealth storage or functionally as holding a garment or hair together. It has from very early times also been regarded as a form of personal adornment. The first pieces of jewellery were made from natural materials, such as bone, animal teeth, shell, wood and carved stone. More exotic jewellery was probably made for wealthy people or as indications of social status. In some cases people were buried with their jewellery. Jewellery has been made to adorn nearly every body part, from hairpins to toe rings and many more types of jewellery. While high-quality jewellery is made with gemstones and precious metals, such as silver or gold, there is also a growing demand for art jewellery where design and creativity is prized above material value. In addition, there is the less costly costume jewellery, made from lower value materials and mass-produced. Other variations include wire sculpture (wrap) jewellery, using anything from base metal wire with rock tumbled stone to precious metals and precious gemstones. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What kind of jewelry should i buy my girlfirend of two months for christmas? Q. I have been dating this girls for two months now and I am crazy about her. I want to buy her something nice like jewelry, for christmas. By the time christmas comes we will have been dating for four months. If I get her jewelry, what kind should I get her. i cannot decide between a necklace or a ring. is it too early for a ring? thanks. Asked by curious fellow - Wed Oct 22 00:08:21 2008 - - 9 Answers - 7 Comments A. Well, it may be just a little bit early for a ring, but what's most important is the way you feel about her. I think a necklace would probably be the most appropriate and safest bet at this time. The ring can come later! There's always Valentines Day and her birthday down the road. Good luck! Answered by Rainbrain - Wed Oct 22 19:57:58 2008 How do I get my diamond jewelry appraised? Q. I want to start selling diamond jewelry on ebay and amazon but want to give apprasials for all of my jewelry. How do I get each piece of jewelry appraised? Asked by Hannah - Mon Mar 8 12:32:41 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments What kind of jewelry do they put in when they first pierce your nose?
Q. When you go in to get your nostril pierced, what kind of jewelry do they put in? A hoop or bone/stud/screw? Asked by Mojo - Wed Jan 21 17:34:33 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. They'll probably give you the option of a stud or a hoop. (: Answered by varkatzas. - Wed Jan 21 17:42:01 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Jewelry"
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