jewelry Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
    jewellery.

WordNet

Jew"el*ry noun
Etymology
Cf. F. joaillerie.
Definitions
  1. The art or trade of a jeweler. Cotgrave.
  2. Jewels, collectively; as, a bride's jewelry.

Webster 1913