bijoux

Definitions of bijoux
  1. noun
    an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
    synonyms: bijouterie, joaillerie
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    joyau
    a small and delicately worked piece
    bracelet
    jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
    boucle d'oreille
    jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
    bijou, pierre précieuse
    a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
    chaîne, collier
    jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
    broche, épingle
    a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
    anneau, bague
    jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
    broche
    a decorative pin worn by women
    chaîne
    a necklace made by a stringing objects together
    chaîne, collier
    necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
    bague de fiançailles
    a ring given and worn as a sign of betrothal
    pendant, pendant d'oreille
    an earring with a pendant ornament
    chevalière
    a ring bearing a signet
    baton
    a decorative pin that is worn in a necktie
    épingle de cravate
    a pin used to hold the tie in place
    alliance, anneau nuptial
    a ring (usually plain gold) given to the bride (and sometimes one is also given to the groom) at the wedding
    type of:
    bordure, décoration, ornement
    a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
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