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What is the difference between jewels and jewellers?

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What is the difference between jewels and jewellers?
The difference between jewels and jewellers comes down to what the terms refer to. Also called gems, jewels are precious stones used to produce jewelry and decorative objects. Examples of jewels include diamonds, rubies and emeralds. Jewellers are people who sell jewelry or make jewelry using jewels, precious metals and other materials. The term jewellers is actually the British spelling. In the U.S., you will usually see the term spelled "jewelers." Explore a large collection of jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
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Marquise Ruby (10ctw) and Diamond (5ctw) Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features approximately 10ctw of marquise cut rubies and 5ctw of marquise cut diamonds. The bracelet measures 7 inches in le...
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Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct White Gold, 1960s Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Necklace 18ct White Gold Circa 1960s Step back in time with this exquisite Vintage 1960s Aquamarine Pendant Necklace. This stunning piece features two fabulous...
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold

18K Gold 0.50ct Deep Red Ruby & 0.18ct Diamond Classic Sunburst Pendant Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A beautiful and quality cocktail pendant enhancer. This beautiful piece is crafted in our workshop using 18K solid yellow gold and the front coated with white gold. The piece is ador...
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20th Century Thai Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Gold, Victorian Diamond Single Stone Band Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1879
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gypsy Band Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1879 Makers Mark B & H This 18ct yellow gold ring is an exquisite piece of jewellery that is sure to capture your atten...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

JUDITH LEIBER Enamel Frog Earrings With Glass Cabochon Stones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jump for joy over a precious pair of Judith Leiber enamel frog clip-on earrings. The gold plated earrings are decorated with ivory color enameling and glass cabochon stones in shade...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage 18ct Gold, Opal & Diamond Round Cluster Ring, Hallmarked London 1970
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Opal Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked London 1970 Step back in time with this exquisite vintage 1970s cluster ring, a true statement piece that captures the elegance of...
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Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

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