Correct spelling for the English word "jewelries" is [d͡ʒˈuːəlɹɪz], [dʒˈuːəlɹɪz], [dʒ_ˈuː_ə_l_ɹ_ɪ_z] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Jewelries, often spelled as "jewellery" in British English, refer to decorative items worn for personal adornment, typically comprising of different types of precious or semi-precious gemstones, metals, and other materials. Jewelries hold immense significance across various cultures, symbolizing wealth, status, and personal style.
These items can come in various forms, such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, brooches, and anklets, designed to be worn on different parts of the body. They often serve as fashion accessories, enhancing an individual's appearance and outfit.
Jewelries are crafted through a meticulous process that involves skilled artisans, diamond cutters, and goldsmiths. They utilize a wide range of materials, including precious metals like gold and silver, and gemstones like diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, pearls, and many others. Additionally, jewelry may also incorporate other materials such as glass, enamel, wood, or plastic.
Jewelries are often associated with special occasions or events and hold emotional value, making them popular gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and engagements. Furthermore, certain pieces of jewelry hold cultural or religious significance, being used in ceremonies or as talismans.
With their aesthetic appeal and intricate craftsmanship, jewelries serve as a means of self-expression, personal identification, and social status representation. The wide variety of styles and designs of jewelries cater to individual preferences, allowing people to select pieces that reflect their own unique taste and personality.
The word "jewelries" is formed by adding the plural suffix "-s" to the noun "jewelry".
The term "jewelry" originated from the Old French word "jouel", which referred to precious objects or adornments. This word, in turn, derived from the Latin word "jocus", meaning "plaything" or "source of amusement".
Over time, "jewel" began to refer specifically to precious stones and gems, and "jewelry" came to encompass all types of personal ornaments, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, and more. The plural form, "jewelries", is used to indicate multiple pieces of jewelry.