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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:

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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