Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun See
jewelry .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Chiefly Brit. See
jewelry .
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun UK, Australia, New Zealand Collectively,
personal ornamentation such asrings ,necklaces ,brooches andbracelets , made ofprecious metals and sometimesset withgemstones .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
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Examples
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As bulk jewellery is bought directly from the manufacturer, you get access to mint-fresh styles.
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The greatest advantage of buying bulk jewellery is that you can buy the latest designs.
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In 2009, India accounted for a quarter of all gold used in jewellery products and it is the world's biggest jewellery market, ahead of China, the US or the Middle East.
Every Indian wedding adds to demand in world's biggest jewellery market Zoe Wood 2010
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Being in huge demand, bulk jewellery is something that continues to attracted many buyers.
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Bulk jewellery is generally bought by retailers rather than by individual clients.
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India accounted for a quarter of all the gold used in jewellery in 2009, thanks mainly to weddings and religious ceremonies
Every Indian wedding adds to demand in world's biggest jewellery market Zoe Wood 2010
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It can be accentuated with blend-in jewellery, a gold belt or a tough-looking chain necklace, or given a ladylike touch with a prim pearl choker, or simply left to make its own high impact statement.
Andy Pemberton: Balmain's Look 22: This Season's It Dress Has Arrived Andy Pemberton 2010
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It can be accentuated with blend-in jewellery, a gold belt or a tough-looking chain necklace, or given a ladylike touch with a prim pearl choker, or simply left to make its own high impact statement.
Andy Pemberton: Balmain's Look 22: This Season's It Dress Has Arrived Andy Pemberton 2010
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If jewellery is included, India has the largest amount of gold within its national boundaries.
The bulls head the global stampede for gold bullion - but will it last? Richard Wachman 2010
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Bulk jewellery is a segment that has witnessed immense growth in the recent years.
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