English · Word Candidate

jewellery

/ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lɹi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: jewelleries

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.

Noun

Examples

The jewellery was very expensive in that shop.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any tools, instruments, devices, etc., placed within a drill pipe.

NounRegister: informal

Examples

The rig simply retrieves the old pipe and runs a new pipe back in the hole (the completion string). Any special items on the string other than the pipe itself are referred to as "jewellery". These can be any number of things, from down-hole motors to mandrels and radioactive sources for survey purpo

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “jewellery” mean?

Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.

Is “jewellery” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.