jewels
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈdʒuəɫz// UK //dʒˈuːəlz// jew·els
n. precious stones like diamonds or rubies that people use to make expensive jewelry. You often see them in rings, necklaces, or crowns.
n. precious stones, such as diamonds, emeralds, or rubies, typically cut and polished for use in ornamentation. Often used collectively to refer to items of jewelry containing such stones.
The queen wore a crown covered in sparkling jewels.
Thieves broke into the museum at night and stole a collection of ancient jewels worth millions.
The sunlight caught the facets of the jewels, casting a spectrum of vibrant colors across the velvet lining of the display case.
Usage
Usually used in the plural to refer to a collection of stones; the singular 'jewel' often refers to a specific stone or a highly valued person.