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Jewelry vs. Jewellery

Jewelry

/ˈdʒuːəlri/
Objects made from precious metals or stones worn for decoration

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This word has no antonyms

Jewellery

/ˈdʒuːəlri/
Decorative items worn for personal adornment, such as necklaces, rings, and bracelets.

Examples:

Arthur bought me clothes and jewellery.The museum displayed ancient jewellery collections.She inherited a box of jewellery from her grandmother.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Jewelry is the American spelling, while jewellery is the British English spelling.
  • Both words refer to decorative items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets that are worn to enhance appearance.
  • Just remember, jewel is at the heart of both words, referring to precious stones.
  • For American English, drop the extra l and e.
  • For British English, keep the l and e to resemble the word jewel more closely.
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