Jewel
noun
A precious stone, usually small and cut in a particular shape.
She was wearing a necklace that sparkled with many jewels.
Often appears as...
- precious jewel
- sparkly jewel
noun
Something or someone that is very special and valuable.
His daughter is the jewel in his crown.
Often appears as...
- crown jewel
- true jewel
noun
A small ornament or piece in a machine that is usually shaped like a precious stone.
The watch had 22 jewels in its movement.
Often appears as...
- watch jewel
- machine jewel
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A precious stone, usually small and cut in a particular shape.
She was wearing a necklace that sparkled with many jewels.
Often appears as...
- precious jewel
- sparkly jewel
noun
Something or someone that is very special and valuable.
His daughter is the jewel in his crown.
Often appears as...
- crown jewel
- true jewel
noun
A small ornament or piece in a machine that is usually shaped like a precious stone.
The watch had 22 jewels in its movement.
Often appears as...
- watch jewel
- machine jewel
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Attributes
Jewels are often described by their physical features like color, clarity, cut, and carat.
The blue jewel's clarity was exceptional.
Pro Tip 2/3Valuable Gift
Jewels are popular gifts because they symbolize value and are durable keepsakes.
He gifted her a delicate jewel for her birthday.
Pro Tip 3/3Status Indicator
Jewels can indicate wealth and social status due to their rarity and cost.
The queen's crown was adorned with rare jewels.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Attributes
Jewels are often described by their physical features like color, clarity, cut, and carat.
The blue jewel's clarity was exceptional.
Pro Tip 2/3Valuable Gift
Jewels are popular gifts because they symbolize value and are durable keepsakes.
He gifted her a delicate jewel for her birthday.
Pro Tip 3/3Status Indicator
Jewels can indicate wealth and social status due to their rarity and cost.
The queen's crown was adorned with rare jewels.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Attributes
Jewels are often described by their physical features like color, clarity, cut, and carat.
The blue jewel's clarity was exceptional.
Pro Tip 2/3Valuable Gift
Jewels are popular gifts because they symbolize value and are durable keepsakes.
He gifted her a delicate jewel for her birthday.
Pro Tip 3/3Status Indicator
Jewels can indicate wealth and social status due to their rarity and cost.
The queen's crown was adorned with rare jewels.
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When jewelry gets smart...
and since most women I know wear jewelry I thought that the time was right to finally put our clothing and our accessories to work and to have them help us and do more than just decorate us I began to see this vision of the future where our clothing and accessories will become our devices and
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Do we see reality as it...
Now, this is a bit stunning. How can it be that not seeing the world accurately gives us a survival advantage? That is a bit counterintuitive. But remember the jewel beetle. The jewel beetle survived for thousands, perhaps millions of years, using simple tricks and hacks.
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Barry Clifford: Pirate...
discovered it so that's why it's important in what we do and in archaeology is and that things aren't sold is to keep the collection together so academics can squabble about what they are including this akan jewelry and we have hundreds of pieces of akan gold
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The myth of King Midas...
Midas cast a greedy eye over his surroundings. Despite the luxury in which he lived, no amount of precious jewels, finest silk or splendid decor felt like enough. His life, he thought, was lacking luster; what he needed was more gold.
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Can you solve the egg...
And the world's most notorious jewel thief already has her eyes on the prize. Because security is tight and the eggs are so large, she'll only get the chance to steal one by dropping it out the window into her waiting truck
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Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
elaborate tombs including the great pyramids at giza and underground mausoleums in the valley of the kings rulers filled their tombs with all the items they could need in the afterlife including gold jewelry food
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Hidden miracles of the...
We are on the threshold of extraordinary advances, born of our drive to unveil the mysteries of life. So under an endless rain of cosmic dust, the air is full of pollen, micro-diamonds and jewels
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TIL: Lionfish Jewelry...
ecologically and economically important one of the really innovative ways people are tackling the invasive lionfish problem actually involves turning the fins and spines of lionfish into jewelry
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Unbelievable Bird...
one distracts as the other steals the jewels spy bowerbird can only observe as they clean out the bower gem by precious gem back home with their stolen goods they
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Sneaky Jewel-Thief Birds...
once again they pretend to be courting females this time they work together as one distract as the other steals the jewels spy barabar can only observe as
Video examples
When jewelry gets smart...
and since most women I know wear jewelry I thought that the time was right to finally put our clothing and our accessories to work and to have them help us and do more than just decorate us I began to see this vision of the future where our clothing and accessories will become our devices and
Video examples
Do we see reality as it...
Now, this is a bit stunning. How can it be that not seeing the world accurately gives us a survival advantage? That is a bit counterintuitive. But remember the jewel beetle. The jewel beetle survived for thousands, perhaps millions of years, using simple tricks and hacks.
Video examples
Barry Clifford: Pirate...
discovered it so that's why it's important in what we do and in archaeology is and that things aren't sold is to keep the collection together so academics can squabble about what they are including this akan jewelry and we have hundreds of pieces of akan gold
Video examples
The myth of King Midas...
Midas cast a greedy eye over his surroundings. Despite the luxury in which he lived, no amount of precious jewels, finest silk or splendid decor felt like enough. His life, he thought, was lacking luster; what he needed was more gold.
Video examples
Can you solve the egg...
And the world's most notorious jewel thief already has her eyes on the prize. Because security is tight and the eggs are so large, she'll only get the chance to steal one by dropping it out the window into her waiting truck
Video examples
Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
elaborate tombs including the great pyramids at giza and underground mausoleums in the valley of the kings rulers filled their tombs with all the items they could need in the afterlife including gold jewelry food
Video examples
Hidden miracles of the...
We are on the threshold of extraordinary advances, born of our drive to unveil the mysteries of life. So under an endless rain of cosmic dust, the air is full of pollen, micro-diamonds and jewels
Video examples
TIL: Lionfish Jewelry...
ecologically and economically important one of the really innovative ways people are tackling the invasive lionfish problem actually involves turning the fins and spines of lionfish into jewelry
Video examples
Unbelievable Bird...
one distracts as the other steals the jewels spy bowerbird can only observe as they clean out the bower gem by precious gem back home with their stolen goods they
Video examples
Sneaky Jewel-Thief Birds...
once again they pretend to be courting females this time they work together as one distract as the other steals the jewels spy barabar can only observe as
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Quote examples
Guy Kawasaki
American Businessman
I started my career counting diamonds and schlepping gold jewelry around the world. The jewelry business is a very, very tough business - tougher than the computer business. You truly have to understand how to take care of your customers.
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Richard Bach
American Novelist
You don't want a million answers as much as you want a few forever questions. The questions are diamonds you hold in the light. Study a lifetime and you see different colors from the same jewel.
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Gloria Guinness
Mexican Editor
I've never worn costume jewelry in my life. It's really very self-defeating. Why should a man buy a woman real jewelry when she wears false pieces?
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King Diamond
Danish Musician
I have a braided metal wire going down the middle of my chest underneath my skin. I saw it on an X-ray of it; it looks like a piece of jewelry.
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Nikki Reed
American Actress
I like for jewelry to tell a story and to be able to talk about what I'm wearing. That's more important to me than a name, brand, or label.
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Kenneth Jay Lane
American Designer
My mother, when I told her I was going into the jewelry business said, 'Kenneth, don't tell anyone.
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Jean-Michel Jarre
French Musician
Creative industries are more important than the car industry, luxury jewels, and fashion.
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Lil Baby
American Musician
Young Thug, he gave me all the jewels. He literally paid me to leave the neighborhood.
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Karina Lombard
French Actress
I don't wear perfume, and I rarely wear jewelry.
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William Morris
English Designer
Not on one strand are all life's jewels strung.
Quote examples
Guy Kawasaki
American Businessman
I started my career counting diamonds and schlepping gold jewelry around the world. The jewelry business is a very, very tough business - tougher than the computer business. You truly have to understand how to take care of your customers.
Quote examples
Richard Bach
American Novelist
You don't want a million answers as much as you want a few forever questions. The questions are diamonds you hold in the light. Study a lifetime and you see different colors from the same jewel.
Quote examples
Gloria Guinness
Mexican Editor
I've never worn costume jewelry in my life. It's really very self-defeating. Why should a man buy a woman real jewelry when she wears false pieces?
Quote examples
King Diamond
Danish Musician
I have a braided metal wire going down the middle of my chest underneath my skin. I saw it on an X-ray of it; it looks like a piece of jewelry.
Quote examples
Nikki Reed
American Actress
I like for jewelry to tell a story and to be able to talk about what I'm wearing. That's more important to me than a name, brand, or label.
Quote examples
Kenneth Jay Lane
American Designer
My mother, when I told her I was going into the jewelry business said, 'Kenneth, don't tell anyone.
Quote examples
Jean-Michel Jarre
French Musician
Creative industries are more important than the car industry, luxury jewels, and fashion.
Quote examples
Lil Baby
American Musician
Young Thug, he gave me all the jewels. He literally paid me to leave the neighborhood.
Quote examples
Karina Lombard
French Actress
I don't wear perfume, and I rarely wear jewelry.
Quote examples
William Morris
English Designer
Not on one strand are all life's jewels strung.
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