noun

• 1A precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral cut into shape with flat facets or smoothed and polished for use as an ornament.

  ‘Choose from two sparkling, glittering nail stickers sprinkled with rhinestones and jewels.’

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  • ‘There are photo frames and little jewel boxes in the shape of dolls and animals, all with sparkling jewels inset.’
  • ‘Her necklace was seen more visibly with the blue sapphire jewel glowing slightly.’
  • ‘A silver band with pale blue jewels encrusted within was set upon his head.’
  • ‘To me, they are like a rare exquisite jewel in the midst of all kinds of other jewels.’
  • ‘He was working on a jewel theft case when he suddenly disappeared, along with 5 other agents.’
  • ‘She had a golden horn coming from her head with a sapphire jewel on her forehead.’
  • ‘Lydia opened it and took out a silver ring that was set with tiny red jewels.’
  • ‘He had golden eyes and a strange silver/white jewel on his forehead.’
  • ‘His hand automatically reached up to touch the ruby jewel on his forehead.’
  • ‘The foils set amidst a black background give an illusion of jewels studded on glass.’
  • ‘Spotting the glimmering, jewel studded weapons, Shanza forgot to breathe.’
  • ‘Statues may contain healing herbs, sacred objects, precious stones or jewels, or other offerings.’
  • ‘She brushed aside some dead leaves and vines and dirt, revealing a sort of stone plaque with jewels embedded into it.’
  • ‘Mihal prowled through the tray of jewels, flicking stones over with his slender fingers.’
  • ‘The stones and jewels used in these paintings would have an added impact with the light from pooja lamps falling on them.’
  • ‘I leaned over to see a gold bangle with green glass jewels.’
  • ‘She picks up the necklace and examines the jewels.’
  • ‘Priceless necklaces of jewels and silver hung there.’
  • ‘The next moment, Etria found that she had several necklaces crafted from jewels and gold around her neck.’

  Synonyms

  gem, gemstone, precious stone, semi-precious stone, stone, brilliant

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  1. 1.1usually jewelsAn ornament or piece of jewelry containing precious stones.
     ‘she loved dressing up in her jewels’
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     • ‘the Crown Jewels’
     • ‘The fecund decorations are transplanted in the exquisitely designed gold-plated jewels embellished with precious stones.’
     • ‘There was a separate stall for jewels embellished with precious stones like pearls, ruby and emerald.’
     • ‘Your gowns and jewels and trinkets, all of those were very pricey.’
     • ‘There were tents of vendors selling artwork, trinkets, jewels and food.’
     • ‘The maid reappeared soon with three leather cases brimming with jewels and other trinkets.’
     • ‘He was wearing the ceremonial cape covered with silver jewels and other amulets.’
     • ‘They were dumped and locked in a fine cabin, full of exotic rugs, firs, jewels and trinkets.’
     • ‘The princess and elephant puppets were also wonderfully designed with pearl-strewn costumes, jewels, and glittering fabrics.’
     • ‘Duessa is dressed in the jewels and scarlet costume of the Whore of Babylon.’
     • ‘Village women often wear great wedding jewels to work.’
     • ‘Five men carrying guns burst into King's jewellers last night and demanded money and jewels.’
     • ‘During a performance of Swan Lake, wacky cops and jewel thieves overrun the stage.’
     • ‘The twist comes when Wilma's handbag gets switched with that of a jewel thief.’
     • ‘An epidemic of jewel heists is plaguing stores in malls from Connecticut to Florida.’
     • ‘Tony is just out of jail, after serving five years for a jewel heist.’
     • ‘Is he just trying to get close enough to steal the jewel for power?’
     • ‘The jewels sparkled as she stepped out onto the deck of the ship.’
     • ‘My eyes were drawn to the exotic colors of beautiful gowns and glittering jewels the Thai ladies wore.’
     • ‘Jewels have adorned the stars of the silver screen for over a century.’
     • ‘He was dressed in purple silk robes and had jewels adorning his stubby neck and fingers.’
     Synonyms

     piece of jewellery, ornament

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  2. 1.2A hard precious stone used as a bearing in a watch, compass, or other device.
     ‘I twirled it between my index finger and thumb, watching the jewel give off bright rays when it passed a specific angle.’
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     • ‘Her jewel was resonating a little, then returned to normal.’
     • ‘Fine blades of Chinese cabbage came with pumpkin seeds, little jewels of red pepper and just a breath of sweetness.’
     • ‘The Celtic fans, meanwhile, patiently awaited the little jewels that brighten up such routine victories.’
     • ‘Now I'm spooning the little jewels of fruit salad into my mouth as I look out the window.’
     • ‘Naturally you would like to know more about the Jewel of Elrokis - and more about the whereabouts of your little jewel.’
     • ‘Bikini Genie is an ingenious little gizmo of a jewel that clips onto the back of your bikini and gathers it up into an instant thong.’
     • ‘When I took my little jewel of a dinner out, the yolk's top half was beginning to harden a little, and this proved very enjoyable.’
     • ‘Il Desiderio Preso per la Coda is a little-known jewel near the Piazza Navona.’
     • ‘It is a little jewel of a place and an interest in fly fishing or shooting is not necessary.’
     • ‘Compassion and love - those are the real jewels.’
     • ‘Also, instead of the usual single row of stitching common on other designs, this little jewel of the outback sports two lines for an extra measure of strength.’
     • ‘The song, added to the tongue-in-cheek scenario, made this a hilarious little jewel.’
     • ‘Quite how this shiny little jewel of a record got ignored I will never know.’
     • ‘August is the month my family makes its annual escape to Pinecrest Lake, a pretty little jewel north of Yosemite.’
     • ‘There are only 16 rooms in this little jewel, now part of the Orient Express group.’
  3. 1.3A very pleasing or valued person or thing; a very fine example.
     ‘she was a jewel of a nurse’
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     • ‘Draped with some of the world's finest footballing jewels and still Italy have failed to truly sparkle.’
     • ‘Peterhof stands out like a jewel among the bland communist structures found in greater St. Petersburg.’
     • ‘His squad boasts but one jewel, the 23-year-old Phil Jagielka, but Warnock can look forward to a new contract and more cash should United advance.’
     • ‘And Galway is the shining jewel in the crown of the Irish racing industry.’
     • ‘The Indian woman wears the priceless jewel of modesty with pride.’
     • ‘St. Pio is certainly one of the most precious jewels of the Capuchin Order.’
     • ‘On the cradle by the window slept their precious jewel, their baby daughter.’
     • ‘Their last three albums were sparkling jewels in the power-pop coal mine of the 1990s.’
     • ‘Close to the beach a living jewel glowed in front of us.’
     • ‘The Buddha, the jewel in the lotus himself, didn't start out in the mud.’
     • ‘He has made little jewels of melody and elegant settings to surround them.’
     • ‘To him, she was a precious jewel among thousands of massive and useless rocks.’
     Synonyms

     finest example, finest specimen, choicest example, choicest specimen, best example, best specimen, showpiece, pearl, flower, pride, pride and joy, cream, crème de la crème, jewel in the crown, nonpareil, glory, wonder, prize, boast, pick

     treasure, saint, angel, paragon, marvel, find, godsend, someone worth their weight in gold, something worth their weight in gold

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